Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing Career Path
The Manufacturing Industry is a great place to work if you’re interested in well-paying jobs in a hands-on environment.
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Advanced Manufacturing Industry – Earn Up
CareerSource NEFL, in collaboration with Earn Up and powered by JAXUSA Partnership, plays a key role in supporting Jacksonville’s regional economic development efforts, which are led by JAX Chamber’s private nonprofit division. Overseeing the seven counties of Northeast Florida, CareerSource NEFL ensures employers receive top-tier assistance for all workforce needs through its close partnership with Earn Up.
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Industry News and Updates
Georgia-Pacific announces $83 million Palatka mill expansion
Georgia-Pacific announces $83 million Palatka mill expansion (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Georgia-Pacific announced plans Monday to construct a 400,000-square-foot warehouse at its Palatka mill. The $83 million investment aims to enhance...
Northeast Florida manufacturers grapple with tariff impacts as sector expands
Northeast Florida manufacturers grapple with tariff impacts as sector expands (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- As shifting tariff policies cloud the outlook for many U.S. businesses, manufacturers across Northeast Florida are weighing how best to...
JTA plans first purchase of Holon AVs
JTA plans first purchase of Holon AVs (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- The Jacksonville Transportation Authority plans to buy 14 autonomous shuttles from manufacturer Holon, which is set to build a large-scale manufacturing facility off Zoo Parkway,...
WinCup anticipates growth for Jax-produced biodegradable straws after federal paper straw purge
WinCup anticipates growth for Jax-produced biodegradable straws after federal paper straw purge (Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Paper straw growth may be on the verge of crumbling after President Donald Trump issued an executive order aiming to stop the use of the...
Holon projected to have $300M economic impact in Jacksonville, UNF study says
Holon projected to have $300M economic impact in Jacksonville, UNF study says (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- A university analysis projects that the construction of an autonomous vehicle manufacturing facility in Jacksonville will generate hundreds...
Florida Rock Industries plans rail yard in Green Cove Springs
Florida Rock Industries plans rail yard in Green Cove Springs (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- A new distribution center for Florida Rock Industries Inc. may soon be on its way to Green Cove Springs. The company, owned by Vulcan Materials, applied...
Meet Roben Faircloth the Manufacturing Industry Manager at CareerSource Northeast Florida since 2017.
Before joining CareerSource, she served as the Program Manager for the Florida TRADE Grant at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where she played a pivotal role in preparing students for careers in manufacturing and helping current industry employees enhance their skills.
Roben is an active member of the First Coast Manufacturers Association (FCMA), where she has held leadership roles as both chair and co-chair of the Workforce Committee during her nine-year tenure. She also serves on advisory boards for several educational institutions, including Florida State College at Jacksonville, St. John’s River State College, Frank H. Peterson High School, and St. Augustine High School, among others.
In her current role, Roben assists employers in upskilling their workforce by helping to offset the costs of qualified training through CareerSource NEFL’s Customized Training Program. Whether you’re interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing or looking to develop the skills of your current workforce,
Roben is here to help.
Contact Roben for information on how your business can benefit from a partnership with CareerSource NEFL.
Interested in an Advanced Manufacturing career and need more information?
Contact Roben at rfaircloth@careersourcenefl.com
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