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
Manufacturer invests $235M in Palatka plant
Manufacturer invests $235M in Palatka plant (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- A building products manufacturer will be investing $235 million in a Palatka gypsum manufacturing facility, a project the company said will create more than 100 jobs....
Sur-Seal adds to aerospace offerings with Ameritape acquisition
Sur-Seal adds to aerospace offerings with Ameritape acquisition (Courtesy of Heartwood Partners) -- Sur-Seal, a leader in the custom sealing solutions industry, has acquired Ameritape, a Florida-based company specializing in custom die cutting, slitting, and...
American manufacturing might be hitting a ‘supercycle’ as spending skyrockets
American manufacturing might be hitting a 'supercycle' as spending skyrockets (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Reston, Virginia-based defense and technology firm Leidos Holdings Inc. is spending $31.7 million to build a new manufacturing hub for its...
Boeing adds more P-8 work in Jacksonville
Boeing adds more P-8 work in Jacksonville (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- The Boeing Co. has had a $12.3 million task order issued against its basic contract to do work on the Navy's P-8 aircraft in Jacksonville. This job includes procuring and...
‘Confident’ Jax manufacturing firm plans for serious growth
'Confident' Jax manufacturing firm plans for serious growth (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- For more than two decades, QuickTie Systems of Jacksonville has been steadily establishing a reputation with regional builders as a company that uses...
$750 million hydroponics plant moves ahead in Baker County
$750 million hydroponics plant moves ahead in Baker County (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Plant Agricultural Systems will develop an 8.1 million-square-foot hydroponics plant in Sanderson, with the company saying the $750 million project will lead...
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