TAMPA, FL (March 29, 2022) – MacDonald Training Center (MTC) is celebrating our partnership as the exclusive packager of the SunPass Transponder for the State of Florida. MTC is hosting a media event and is delighted to welcome Nicola Liquori, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, and Juan I. Gomez-Lobo Rodriguez, Director of Toll Operations. Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera – District 7, an advocate of people with disabilities and brother of long-time MTC Client, will welcome guests on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 10:00 am.
Recognizing An Essential Partnership Supporting Floridians:
• People with disabilities, including many who are autistic and who are deaf and hard of hearing at MTC, have successfully packaged over 17 million transponders!
• Deemed an essential service, MTC continued to meet the needs of Floridians and tourists, by packaging over 2 million SunPass transponders throughout the pandemic.
• In a long-anticipated development, SunPass now works everywhere E-ZPass is accepted.
“Since 2007, the MacDonald Training Center (MTC) has packaged over 17 million transponders for valued SunPass customers. Each SunPass transponder has been carefully handled by people with disabilities, who are empowered to lead lives outside of their disabilities and shatter barriers to independence. The partnership allows people with disabilities to learn valuable job skills that they can use throughout their careers. We are extremely proud of our partnership with the MacDonald Training Center and grateful for the hard work, ensuring our SunPass customers receive a quality product.” Nicola Liquori, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
“The SunPass contract has opened the door to jobs in the community for many of the people we serve, it is effective training that leads to community employment and a fulfillment of goals and dreams for individuals with disabilities. Keeping this contract is a source of pride for us all.”
Karenne Levy, President/CEO MacDonald Training Center.
Please direct any media inquiries to Rita Hattab, Director of Development at rhattab@macdonaldcenter.org and 813-870-1300 Ext. #252
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About MacDonald Training Center: MTC is the premier provider of Adult Vocational Education for people with disabilities in Hillsborough County. Our mission is to empower people to lead the lives they choose. MTC is a private- 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Learn more at macdonaldcenter.org