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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 Career Camps!

FREE – for students ages 14-21, in school with an IEP or 504 Plan, referred by their VR Counselors. Please contact your VR Counselor or local VR office for a referral. Camps are held in person. Students must be able to attend all four days (20 hours).

Each 20-hour camp gives students hands-on experience in skills that translate directly to the workplace:
→ Workplace Readiness Career Camp

→ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Camp

→ AI Camp — July 6 – July 9:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ASL) Edition

→ Workplace Readiness Career Camp — July 13 – July 16:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ASL) Edition

Details:

📅 Monday–Thursday | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 MTC Cypress Campus, Tampa

🎟️ Free with a VR Counselor referral
VR Counselors and families: spots fill quickly. Reach out to reserve a seat.

📧 AHughes@macdonaldcenter.org

MTC Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program Open House

DHH Community: Explore training, internships, and career pathways.

Details:

📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026
🕐 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 MTC Cypress / Tampa Location

Refreshments will be provided

Download MTC-DHH Open House Flyer:

MTC-DHH Open House Flyer

📹 Learn about our Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) July 8th Open House – ASL Video:

ASL VIDEO

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