Day Services - MacDonald Training Center, Inc

Elevate, Educate, Empower, Employ

Day Services provides supportive opportunities to grow in independence at home, at work and in the community. Functional, transferable skills to attain the greatest degree of independence for each individual distinguishes our person-centered programming. MTC’s community-based services enable individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their greatest potential for independent and productive living, empowering them to live in their own homes or in residences located in their own communities.

Community inclusion activities, including volunteering at local nonprofits, is a hallmark of our person centered programming.

In-person instruction available at both our Tampa and Sabal Park location in Brandon.

Online learning is available through MTC’s eMpowered Virtual Learning.

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Opening Doors. Shattering Barriers

MTC provides innovative, certificate-based job training, employment placement, enriched life skills and residential programs for individuals with varying developmental, intellectual and physical abilities, including deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Programs include employment services for applicants and employers, job placement, vocational and life-skills training, and an active volunteer initiative where MTC participants assist many non profits to make our community more diverse and equitable for all.

MTC’s EPIC ©Curriculum

Empowering People * Inspiring Change

3E Training Room for technical, soft & safety skills
Computer Lab for technology training
Fitness Center for stamina and endurance
MTC Fine Arts Studios for imaginative growth
Transition Assistance

Partnering with the Community

The people we serve are proud to be active and involved members of the Tampa Bay community. Teams volunteer at a variety of local non-profits and enjoy extending a helping hand. As an organization, MTC is committed to helping our community through volunteerism as well as sustainable initiatives from eQuality Recycling of electronics to the resuse and repurposing of Gasparilla pirate beads!

We appreciate our many community partners, including:

PROJECT SEARCH

The Project SEARCH Adult Model is a collaborative between MacDonald Training Center and the following partners: Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park, Project SEARCH, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, RESPECT of Florida, and Vocational Rehabilitation. The nine-month training program combines classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on experiential learning.

Creates a unique opportunity for adults with significant disabilities to gain meaningful and transferrable skills and experience as well as increased independence, confidence, and self-esteem as they progress toward their goal of competitive employment.
MTC’s Project SEARCH Adult Model program takes place 100% on-site at Zoo Tampa.
Media: MTC Turning Capabilities Into Careers at ZooTampa!

Looking For A Fun Way To Gain Meaningful Job Skills?
MTC Invites You To Learn More About Project SEARCH at ZooTampa!

Project SEARCH Adult Transition Program is a unique, business-led, nine-month work program that takes place entirely at the host site of ZooTampa. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations throughout the ZOO. Project SEARCH is an unpaid internship experience, facilitated and overseen by employment specialists at MacDonald Training Center familiar with the varying learning styles of people with disabilities.

Eligibility includes:

Vocational Rehabilitation Client
Strong desire to work and earn competitive wages
Resident in the Tampa Bay area with access to reliable transportation for work.

Pre-Employment Training and Screening is required.

Project SEARCH Interns are expected to be at their site every day of the week, for the entire day.

We can’t wait to tell you about this exciting program! Connect with us today!

Complete Project SEARCH Interest Form here!

Elevated Life Skills

Life Skills Services maximize a person’s independence in activities of daily living. Emphasis is on building skills in personal health and safety, socialization, decision making, communication, community inclusion, and enrichment activities. Services are person-centered and driven by each individual’s needs, goals and desired supports.

Supportive Enhanced Services

Enhanced Services offers a greater level of support in a more structured setting. A smaller staff ratio is provided so that individuals may enjoy a meaningful day while participating in community activities, volunteerism, and life enrichment opportunities.