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
IKO holds grand opening for Clay County manufacturing plant
IKO holds grand opening for Clay County manufacturing plant (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- More than two years after it broke ground, global roofing manufacturer IKO Industries held a grand opening June 17 for its 300,000-square-foot asphalt shingle...
Shore Manufacturing expands Jacksonville operations, adds more more industrial space
Shore Manufacturing expands Jacksonville operations, adds more more industrial space (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- A manufacturer in Jacksonville is adding to its presence here with a major commitment for more space. Shore Manufacturing — a...
Former Southeast Toyota Distributors parts center explored for manufacturing use
Former Southeast Toyota Distributors parts center explored for manufacturing use (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- A former Southeast Toyota Distributors parts warehouse in South Jacksonville is being explored for manufacturing. City utility JEA issued a...
Shore Manufacturing leases within former Westside Fanatics warehouse
Shore Manufacturing leases within former Westside Fanatics warehouse (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Commercial real estate firm NAI Hallmark announced June 9 that it represented Jacksonville-based Shore Manufacturing in leasing 86,374 square feet of...
Johnson & Johnson to invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville Vision operations expansion
Johnson & Johnson to invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville Vision operations expansion (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Johnson & Johnson plans to invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, expanding its vision operations and...
Otto Aerospace releases Cecil Airport campus renderings
Otto Aerospace releases Cecil Airport campus renderings (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Texas-based Otto Aerospace has released renderings of its planned Cecil Airport campus, where it proposes to construct its Phantom 3500 business jet. Jacksonville...
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