Our Story
About
Vocation Depot
The Vocation Depot, established and incorporated in February 2013, is based in Plant City, Florida, and serves numerous counties across the state. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a contracted provider with the Florida Department of Education's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Our mission is to assist individuals with disabilities and military veterans in finding meaningful, long-term employment. Our professional team of Employment Specialists provides support in resume development, interview preparation, application submission, and employer follow-ups within our local communities. We offer tailored programs for both youth and adults to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed for successful job searches.
Founded by Kevin Vincent, a disabled veteran and former Vocational Rehabilitation client, The Vocation Depot grew from his personal experience and dedication. After working with a local Employment Specialist, Kevin realized his potential to help others and decided to start his own organization with a focus on supporting fellow disabled veterans.
Milestones
2015
The Vocation Depot received the first Referral from the State VR program, marking the beginning of an exciting partnership.
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2017
By the time The Vocation Depot was 1.5 years old, we had helped over 600 participants with everything from Resumes to Job Placement and retention
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2019
The Vocation Depot earned the Hire Vets Gold Medallion award and by this time helped over 1,000 participants with job readiness and job placement.
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2020
The Vocation Depot received nearly 300 state referrals, placing 118 participants in jobs, while others received training and coaching for workforce preparation.
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2022
The Vocation Depot has helped 2,000 participants and launched our OJT/WBLE program, leading to over 50 successful Paid On-The-Job Training opportunities.
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2023
We placed 85+ people in On-The-Job training opportunities. We also launched our Career Camp program over Winter and Spring Breaks as well as three Summer Sessions with over 110 students throughout Florida.
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Meet the Team
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Area 3
Polk, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, Highlands, Hardee, and DeSoto Counties
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Area 4
Hillsborough and Surrounding Areas
Hillsborough and Surrounding
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Statewide
Polk, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, Highlands, Hardee, DeSoto Counties
