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
Construction permits approved for $100 million Boeing project at Cecil Airport
Construction permits approved for $100 million Boeing project at Cecil Airport (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- More than $100 million worth of construction permits were approved this week for one of the area’s biggest economic development projects....
FAA Awards $10 Million to Develop the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
FAA Awards $10 Million to Develop the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (Courtesy of Flying Magazine) -- The FAA recently awarded $10 million to schools around the country to educate aspiring aviation professionals. The Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce...
Legislation seeks to boost Florida for space launch business
Legislation seeks to boost Florida for space launch business (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- What if a company could launch a rocket into space from Florida and pay no sales tax on the rocket, its payload, its fuel or even the concrete, steel and...
Diaper-maker considering $5.3 million Jacksonville plant, headquarters
Diaper-maker considering $5.3 million Jacksonville plant, headquarters (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Belgium-based health care products company Nateen is asking the city for a $200,000 grant for its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility and...
Cenntro becomes public company after merger
Cenntro becomes public company after merger (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Electric vehicle company Cenntro Electric Group Ltd., which is opening a Jacksonville plant, became publicly traded by completing a merger on New Year’s Eve. New Jersey-based...
Pathways to the Future of Work
Pathways to the future of work (Courtesy of Deloitte Insights) -- Where should manufacturing leaders focus their efforts on the momentous task of filling open jobs, upskilling their workforce, and preparing for further transformation in the production environment? The...
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