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
DeSantis, Perdue push for advanced air mobility testing to reduce I-4 congestion
DeSantis, Perdue push for advanced air mobility testing to reduce I-4 congestion (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue hope to land the next generation of air transport companies at a...
Infra Pipe leaders share strategic advantages of new Jax facility
Infra Pipe leaders share strategic advantages of new Jax facility (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- The pipes are something most people will never see but serve as critical infrastructure for everything from water to data — and are now made in...
Think you’re ready for warehouse automation? Do this before making the investment
Think you’re ready for warehouse automation? Do this before making the investment (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- “Where’s my hoverboard?” You might remember memes poking fun at the “Back to the Future” prediction that hoverboards would be...
UNF economic survey: Continued caution among manufacturers amid slowdown
UNF economic survey: Continued caution among manufacturers amid slowdown (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- A monthly survey of Northeast Florida manufacturers by the University of North Florida’s Local Economic Indicators Project found activity continued...
CertainTeed unveils $240M expansion of Palatka plant, creating 110 new manufacturing jobs
CertainTeed unveils $240M expansion of Palatka plant, creating 110 new manufacturing jobs (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Dubbed the Beast of the East, building products manufacturer CertainTeed unveiled its massive expansion of its Palatka facility...
Jacksonville’s Industrial Fast Lane: Aviation, Auto and Infrastructure Moves Heat Up
Jacksonville’s Industrial Fast Lane: Aviation, Auto and Infrastructure Moves Heat Up (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Big money continues to land in Jacksonville’s industrial corridors — and much of it is tied to planes, pipes and pickup trucks. The...
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