Events / News

Events / News

MTC DHH 2026 Summer Opportunities

SUMMER Youth EXPERIENCES This Summer, MTC’s Investing in the Next Generation of Tampa Bay’s Workforce. The DHH/ASL edition is especially close to our mission. Access to emerging technology shouldn’t be limited by communication barriers, and we’re proud to offer: Paid internships, Industry certifications, and Employment assistance fully in ASL. MacDonald Training Center (MTC) 2026 Summer […]

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Cocktails, Conversation and Art – REGISTRATION CLOSED!

REGISTRATION IS CLOSEDMTC Fine Arts Retrospective & Reception On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, MacDonald Training Center is opening the doors of our Joy McCann Culverhouse Fine Arts Gallery for Cocktails, Conversation and Art: A Fine Arts Retrospective & Reception – generously sponsored by Moffitt Cancer Center- and we’d love for you to join us. This […]

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MTC: Mission at Work – Spring 2026 Edition

A Season of Milestones, Mission & Community Spring 2026 at MacDonald Training Center was nothing short of remarkable. From April’s fine art installation, our annual gala, and community celebrations to May’s safety milestone and graduations, our team, our participants, and our community partners showed up with extraordinary energy and purpose. MTC is in motion every […]

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MTC Will Be Closed Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day

A Memorial Day Message This Memorial Day, we think about what freedom really means – and we pause with deep gratitude and reverence for the men and women who gave everything so that we could live freely – so that every American, of every ability, could have the right to pursue a life of […]

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MTC Business Enterprise Team holding Safety Banner - Celebrating One Year Accident Free

365 Days Safe – A Milestone Worth Celebrating!

We Did It. 365 Days. Zero Incidents. And this Business Enterprises Team made it happen. There’s something about watching someone hold up a certificate – really hold it up, grinning ear to ear – that stops you in your tracks. That’s exactly what happened at the MTC Business Enterprise Center on May 13th. Pizza. Cake. […]

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Four photos of individuals being honored and image of the program cover from MTC Community Recognition Dinner on April 16, 2026.

Where Hope Became Action – Inside MTC’s Community Recognition Dinner

Hope in Action – what an unforgettable evening. Hope in Action – what an unforgettable evening. On April 16, 2026, MacDonald Training Center (MTC) welcomed our community to The Cuban Club for a night that was more than a celebration – it was a reflection of what’s possible when people come together with purpose. From […]

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Email: info @ macdonaldcenter.org
Phone 813-870-1300
Fax 813-872-6010

YOUR GIFT IS IMPORTANT!

Thousands of people with all disabilities are working and living independently because people like you care. Your gifts bridge the gap between government assistance for people with disabilities and what is truly needed to make them independent and happy.

Your gift today will change lives tomorrow.

MTC Needs You!

Put Hope Into Action

Join us in creating opportunities for people with disabilities in our community. Your time, skills, and compassion can make a lasting difference.

Ways to Get Involved

  • Volunteer – Support programs and events that empower independence
  • Mentor – Share your experience and guidance with participants
  • Advocate – Help spread awareness and build inclusive communities


Together, we can turn possibility into reality.

MacDonald Training Center is committed to providing integrated employment, internships and workforce advancement opportunities for people with disabilities, while providing affordable and professional services for our business customers.

Live, Learn, Connect!
MTC offers comprehensive Day Services, individualized Employment Services, enriching Youth Camp Experiences, supportive Residential Services that promote independence and community living. MTC’s eMerge Career Collaborative provides innovative Post-Secondary Education.

Shop greeting cards created by MTC Fine Artists—available online and at our Tampa location. You can also purchase repurposed parade beads, sorted, and packaged by volunteers. In partnership with the City of Tampa, these reclaimed beads are kept out of Tampa Bay and sold back to parade crews for local celebrations.

MacDonald Training Center (MTC) transforms the lives of people with all disabilities through innovations in vocational training, employment services, residential supports and life enrichment opportunities. MTC’s programs are customized to meet the needs and learning styles of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorder, and those who are Deaf and hard of hearing.