About Us
VOCEC is a non-profit corporation, established to create and provide employment. The corporation is run by a community volunteer Board of Directors responsible for overseeing social enterprise businesses in the Kingston Area.
The corporation is a member of Kingston Chamber of Commerce and achieves its mandate through community economic development. Over 120 individuals work in several affirmative businesses including Hands on Carwash, Book Ends Café, Contract Factory and Little Green Thumb.
Most associates are employees of the corporation; others are business partners with profit sharing remuneration. All Social Enterprises strive to remove barriers individuals may face, while accessing or participating in the workforce
What We Do
Provide Manpower and Contract Facilities
VOCEC creates employment that develop skills and are consistent with the individuals capabilities and limitations as well as its commercial viability.
Financial Self Sufficiency
VOCEC aims to create financial self-sufficiency through the sale of our products and services. Income is used to pay our business associates, pay standard operating expenses and enable new and existing businesses to grow.
Do you have an Idea?
VOCEC sells its products and services in the open market. Do you have an idea or business need that will help us grow? Please contact our business expert Mark Lewis at (613) 540-6165 ext4313 today.
Community
VOCEC Educational Award
The VOCEC Educational Award Fund was established to provide scholarships to enable individuals with a history of serious mental illness to develop skills necessary to achieve their career goals through academic or practical training.
VOCEC Denture Fund
The denture fund was established in January 2008 to provide financial assistance to associates requiring dentures.
The Bob Scott Award
The Bob Scott Award is presented annually to an associate who is elected by his or her peers as an outstanding member of the corporation, showing sincere interest and enthusiasm in the continued success and visibility of the business under the corporate umbrella.