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
Survey: More jobs planned for Jacksonville, one of the hottest labor markets in country
Survey: More jobs planned for Jacksonville, one of the hottest labor markets in country (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- A monthly survey of Jacksonville area manufacturers by the University of North Florida’s Local Economic Indicators Project indicates...
Is this the autonomous vehicle manufacturer eyeing Jacksonville?
Is this the autonomous vehicle manufacturer eyeing Jacksonville? (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- The likeliest autonomous vehicle manufacturer looking to set up shop in Jacksonville is Benteler International AG, according to a local engineering CEO...
Roofing manufacturer IKO breaks ground on Clay County production plant
Roofing manufacturer IKO breaks ground on Clay County production plant (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Representatives from global roofing manufacturer IKO Industries Ltd., Clay County’s Economic Development Corporation and the Clay County Board of...
Jax firefighter launches safety apparel company
Jax firefighter launches safety apparel company (Courtesy of First Coast INNO) -- After years of dealing with the frustration surrounding acquiring and purchasing firefighter safety equipment, Jacksonville-based federal firefighter Sean Conant (pictured above) took...
Dark rides, bright future: How Sally Dark Rides kept afloat during the pandemic and is poised for even greater success
Dark rides, bright future: How Sally Dark Rides kept afloat during the pandemic and is poised for even greater success (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Since emerging from pandemic-related shutdowns, Jacksonville-based Sally Dark Rides has been going...
Economic survey shows manufacturing expanding in Jacksonville
Economic survey shows manufacturing expanding in Jacksonville (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- A monthly survey of Northeast Florida manufacturers by the University of North Florida’s Local Economic Indicators Project suggests a brighter outlook for...
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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