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
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Industry News and Updates
$500K demolition permit will make way for Otto Aviation production operation
$500K demolition permit will make way for Otto Aviation production operation (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Exposed to decades of sun and filled with asbestos, two old hangars at Cecil Airport are receiving a much-needed makeover as Otto Aviation...
Nextpower, Jinksolar in deal for solar panel frames
Nextpower, Jinksolar in deal for solar panel frames (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Solar power panel manufacturer Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc. and Nextpower announced a deal Feb. 18 for the steel module frames used to build the panels in...
GE Aerospace investing $3 million at its Jacksonville facility
GE Aerospace investing $3 million at its Jacksonville facility (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- GE Aerospace announced it is investing $3 million in its Unison facility in Jacksonville, where it builds ignition systems and other equipment for commercial...
Aviation authority seeks consultant to guide Cecil Spaceport re-entry license application
Aviation authority seeks consultant to guide Cecil Spaceport re-entry license application (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- The Jacksonville Aviation Authority has secured funding and is moving to hire a consultant to guide Cecil Spaceport’s application...
UNF manufacturers survey shows improvement in January
UNF manufacturers survey shows improvement in January (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- A monthly survey of Northeast Florida manufacturers by the University of North Florida’s Local Economic Indicators Project showed conditions improving and optimism...
Swisher commits 60 of 240 new manufacturing jobs to residents within two miles of Jacksonville factory
Swisher commits 60 of 240 new manufacturing jobs to residents within two miles of Jacksonville factory (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- A $135 million manufacturing expansion on Jacksonville’s Northside is now tied to a promise that the jobs it...
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