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
Palatka plans new jet hangar, city reviews Jax airport taxiway extension
Palatka plans new jet hangar, city reviews Jax airport taxiway extension (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Construction of a corporate jet center is in its early phases at Palatka Municipal Airport, according to state records. Meanwhile, the...
Led by a new CEO, MAC Papers + Packaging expands beyond Southeast
Led by a new CEO, MAC Papers + Packaging expands beyond Southeast (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Few industries have been reshaped by technological and economic disruption as dramatically as the paper business. But after 61 years,...
Jacksonville’s Miller Electric expands Florida footprint with acquisition of 55-year-old contractor
Jacksonville's Miller Electric expands Florida footprint with acquisition of 55-year-old contractor (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- As Miller Electric approaches its 100th anniversary, the Jacksonville-based contractor is using the backing of its...
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...
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