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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Industry News and Updates
Medtronic buying Intersect ENT for $1.1 billion
Medtronic buying Intersect ENT for $1.1 billion (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Medtronic plc Aug. 6 announced a deal to expand its Jacksonville-based ear, nose and throat products business by acquiring a California company. Medtronic agreed to pay $1.1...
Manufacturing is a major industry in Florida, but there’s an employee shortage
Manufacturing is a major industry in Florida, but there's an employee shortage (Courtesy of the Florida Times-Union) -- Manufacturing has been a major industry for Florida since its inception, and now is home to more than 20,000 manufacturing companies....
With council sign-off, here’s what’s next for massive Boeing project at Cecil Field
With council sign-off, here's what's next for massive Boeing project at Cecil Field (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- With the City Council’s approval of a $425,000 infrastructure grant for the Boeing Co., work can begin later this year on what has...
CertainTeed considering $69.3 million facility at Talleyrand Superfund site
CertainTeed considering $69.3 million facility at Talleyrand Superfund site (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- International construction products manufacturer CertainTeed Corp. is considering an EPA Superfund site in Talleyrand for a $69.3 million...
Safari Ltd. to open first toy store in Nocatee
Safari Ltd. to open first toy store in Nocatee (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Educational toy manufacturer and distributor Safari Ltd. announced plans July 9 to open its first retail store, ToyTopia, in St. Johns County. The Nocatee Town Center store...
One Job, Two Good Candidates—Would You Hire for Attitude or Aptitude?
One Job, Two Good Candidates—Would You Hire for Attitude or Aptitude? (Courtesy of IndustryWeek) -- It might seem silly to narrow candidates down based on a single ability or trait. Based on decades in the industry, though, I can say very genuinely that the ability to...
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