Events / News

Events / News

MTC New Year Update: A Year of Growth, Impact, and Innovation Ahead

As we welcome the New Year, MTC is excited to reflect on the achievements of the past year and share our vision for the future. 2024 has been a year of transformative partnerships and significant milestones, and we’re eager to continue this momentum into 2025 and beyond. We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our […]

READ MORE

Baytown Apartments Honored!

MTC received the 2025 Community Impact Excellence Award for Baytown Apartments, recognized for its contribution to affordable housing for individuals with disabilities. This prestigious award, presented by CREW Tampa Bay, highlights the lasting impact of Baytown Apartments in opening doors to safe, inclusive, and affordable housing options. Karenne Levy, MTC’s President and CEO, emphasized the importance of […]

READ MORE

Mayor’s Award to MTC/Moffitt Partnership

The Mayor’s Alliance for Persons with Disabilities recognized MTC for our outstanding partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center (MCC), which was named Employer of the Year at the 2025 Awards Ceremony. This innovative collaboration has made significant strides in advancing workforce inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities. As a testament to the rigor of the curriculum developed through […]

READ MORE

Karenne Levy Receives the Dr. George L. Spelios Leadership Award

Tampa, Fla. – The Able Trust launched Disability Employment Awareness (DEAM) activities in Orlando and announced the recipients of its 2018 Ability Awards. Karenne Levy, President and CEO of the MacDonald Training Center inTampa, was named the 2018 Dr. George L. Spelios Leadership Award recipient. (Left to Right) Dr. Susanne Homant, President and CEO, The […]

READ MORE

FARF/RESPECT of FLORIDA HONORS!

We are thrilled to congratulate the following for recognition received: Darian Roman, a member of the MTC community since 2018, received the 2024 RESPECT of Florida Micro-Enterprise Grant for his start up t-shirt company, Roman Empire. Darian plans to use the grant to further grow his business by enrolling in MTC’s Small Business Entrepreneurship Certification Program. Laura […]

READ MORE

A GALAXY OF EXPRESSIONS ART RECEPTION

Don’t miss the next Art Show at MTC! Upcoming Event:  Out of This World: A Galaxy of Expressions — art show exhibition of original artworks created by emerging artists with disabilities participating in the MTC Fine Arts Studios. Opening Night Reception: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Each piece is a unique expression of our artists’ stories, imagination, […]

READ MORE

We’d Love to Hear From You!
Use the Contact Form on the left, or you can reach us here:

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 provide integrated employment, internships and workforce advancement opportunities for people with disabilities, while providing affordable and professional services for our business customers.

Packaging, Kitting and Fulfillment are areas of great expertise and experience, providing quality services to the business community. MTC has proudly packaged and shipped over 20 million SunPass transponders for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise since 2007.

MTC’s expansive, dedicated “Distribution Center” replicates industry standards and is adjacent to our main production area. It is used for receipt, temporary storage, and redistribution of goods according to customer orders as they are received.

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.