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
JEA reviewing service availability for $65 million Danone expansion in Northwest Jacksonville
JEA reviewing service availability for $65 million Danone expansion in Northwest Jacksonville (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Danone North America continues laying the groundwork to start construction late this year for completion in summer 2024 on its...
Plan to sell 330 acres of Cecil megasite to Spanish manufacturer Cosentino headed to City Council
Plan to sell 330 acres of Cecil megasite to Spanish manufacturer Cosentino headed to City Council (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- A plan to sell an initial 330 acres of the Cecil Commerce Center megasite in West Jacksonville to Spanish sustainable...
Johnson & Johnson Vision Academy of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering expanding
Johnson & Johnson Vision Academy of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering expanding (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Johnson & Johnson Vision said April 20 it is expanding its Johnson & Johnson Vision Academy of Advanced Manufacturing and...
BAE Systems breaks ground for new shiplift, land level facility in Jacksonville
BAE Systems breaks ground for new shiplift, land level facility in Jacksonville (Courtesy of WJXT-TV) -- BAE Systems is building a modern Pearlson Shiplift and land level repair facility at its Jacksonville shipyard and broke ground on the addition Tuesday. Rep. Aaron...
Solar panel manufacturer eyes massive expansion, creating hundreds of jobs
Solar panel manufacturer eyes massive expansion, creating hundreds of jobs (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- A solar panel manufacturer that employs 250 people in Jacksonville after opening its doors here less than four years ago is eying a massive...
Collins Aerospace expanding production at Blount Island
Collins Aerospace expanding production at Blount Island (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- The city issued a permit March 30 for Collins Aerospace to put in the foundation to expand its Blount Island production plant in North Jacksonville at a project cost...
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