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If you would like to learn more about the Ontario Disabilities Support Program (ODSP) and employment supports please visit www.mcss.gov.on.ca or visit ODSP Income and Employment Support @ 1055 Princess Street, Suite 103, Kingston, ON K7L 5T3 or call 613-545-4553.

Our Voices

Work is believed to be essential to the recovery process and a stated priority for individuals with mental illness. VOCEC's partnership with Providence Care allows individuals with mental illness to work as a part of their individual recovery process.

VOCEC provides excellent services and products within a competitive market place and our business associates experience the recovery benefits of meaningful employment.

This page celebrates our associate's successes in meeting VOCEC business goals and in exceeding their personal goals.

Employee Satisfaction Interview

How long have you been involved with the businesses and VOCEC?

16 years

When asked what he liked best about working with VOCEC in the Carwash J.M. says:

I like to please the customers, and we know when we do a good job because they tip us. I also like working with the other associates, and working as a team.

On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your experience at Hands On Carwash?

10 it is a great experience and I have learned a lot

What, if anything, would you change for the better within the organization?

I like everything just the way it is, and the support staff treat me very well, so nothing I guess

2010 Special Awards

Bob Scott Award

The Bob Scott Award is awarded each year to a VOCEC business associate who has been nominated for a significant contribution to VOCEC for the past year. The award was established in honour of one of our founding members Mr. Bob Scott. It consists of $100 and the associate's name engraved on a plaque. This year the award was presented to an outstanding associate for the Hands On Carwash; located at 15 Russell Street; Jerome Martell. Engraved plaques were presented to him and to all recipients since 2004.

Majka Lagarde Award

This award is presented to the business associate who has demonstrated persistence, determination, dedication and commitment to make their businesses grow. This year's winner of this award is Penny Turner of Tree-Free VOCEC.

Thank you to Dave Lewers and to The Trophy House for their great work on this year's plaques.