Vocational Opportunities of Cherokee, Inc.
Community Integration Services:
The Community Integration Services provide each individual the opportunity to develop his/her self-sufficiency in life activities that include socialization, recreation, basic life and vocational skills. Goals for each client are individualized and integrated with the services and training within the community, in addition to those provided at VOC. The overall goal for each client is to maximize his/her ability to participate as fully and independently as possible in the community. This is a Monday-Friday program from 8:30 am- 1:30 pm. Days and times can vary based on individual needs.
Vocational Training Services:
Vocational Training Services is designed to provide personalized and appropriate skill-level vocational training for individuals with disabilities.
Currently, VOC offers training to its clients in vehicle cleaning, janitorial, and shredding.
Vocational Evaluation Services:
An individualized assessment program is used to identify the vocational interests, strengths, abilities, and limitations to help determine vocational goals and objectives.
Partners with Cherokee Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (CTVRS):
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to American Indians with disabilities who reside in the service area. These services are consistent with individual strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and informed choice, to prepare for and engage in gainful employment, including self-employment and business ownership.
Cherokee Works Program:
Focuses on the core business of staffing that requires relentless energy and commitment. This program offers a commitment to its clients to provide flexible services to meet their needs to stimulate growth and profitability.
Business Contract Services:
Seasonal Contract Services, Employee Staffing Services, Gadugi Project, Community Service Partnership
Provided in the summer months to businesses and individuals on the Qualla Boundary and surrounding counties. These services include, but are not limited to: lawn maintenance, landscaping, pressure washing, construction, general maintenance, leaf removal, brush removal, gutter cleaning, and Christmas lights installation. The provision of these services allows individuals with significant barriers to be hired for seasonal employment.
VOC programs and services are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). VOC is also a member of Marketing Association for Rehabilitation Centers (MARC).