Employment

Employment

MTC Works!​

MTC is a qualified direct service provider with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) under the Florida Department of Education. Our Employment Services connect job seekers with disabilities to businesses in the community that value their skills, talents, and abilities.

Since 1971, MTC has been the premier provider of disability-inclusive employment services in Hillsborough County, serving adults with diverse physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities.

Contact us and take the first step toward meaningful employment.

MTC helps job seekers gain independence and connect with long-term careers. Our services include:

  • Discovery*
  • Supported Employment*
  • Employment Services*
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Pre-Employment Training
  • Phase 2 Services
  • Tri- and bilingual job coaches
  • American Sign Language specialists
  • Service across Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk & Pinellas counties

*Provided in partnership with Florida Vocational Rehabilitation

Innovation Services​

Launched in 2024, our Innovation Services program provides:

  • Paid internships
  • Industry certifications
  • Employment assistance

Currently serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, this program is expanding to support:

  • Autistic job seekers
  • Spanish-speaking individuals with disabilities

Helping Employers Succeed

MTC’s Employment Services connects job seekers with disabilities to businesses in the community that have a need for their unique skills, talents and abilities.

MTC partners with employers to find the right talent and build inclusive workplaces. We provide:

  • Customized job carving for your staffing needs
  • Job analysis, consultation, and ongoing support
  • Candidate pre-qualification
  • On-site job training & off-site preparation
  • Comprehensive sensitivity training for your team

Employers may also qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)—a federal incentive of up to $2,400 per eligible hire.

Hire with MTC and connect with qualified candidates today.

Internships: Turning Capabilities into Careers

MTC partners with businesses from banks to nonprofits across Tampa Bay to create short-term internships that lead to long-term employment.

  • City of Tampa: Internships across multiple departments
  • Project SEARCH at ZooTampa: A nationally recognized program combining classroom learning, career exploration, and on-the-job experience—leading to certification and meaningful employment

Developing Entrepreneurs

Some participants dream of owning their own business. MTC supports entrepreneurs with:

  • Certificate-based training
  • Education in business skills
  • Ongoing coaching and mentorship

 

Whether launching a tech startup or a small business, MTC helps individuals gain the resources to succeed.

Employer Resources

MTC is committed to supporting both employers and employees for long-term success.

  • Sensitivity Training: Customized workshops led by MTC’s Clinical Director and employment experts
  • Ongoing Consultation: Assistance for the duration of employment
  • Tax Incentives: Guidance on leveraging programs like WOTC


Contact Us to discuss your staffing needs and learn how MTC can help you build a stronger workforce.

MTC Works — for job seekers, for employers, for the community.
Contact us and unlock opportunities today.

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.