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
Northside manufacturing site sold for $37.95M
Northside manufacturing site sold for $37.95M (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- A Pennsylvania-based real estate group paid $37.95 million for the site of ergonomic chair and keyboard manufacturer Loctek’s Jacksonville plant in the Northside, county...
Haskell building $5 million steel shop addition
Haskell building $5 million steel shop addition (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- The Haskell Co. is expanding its steel fabrication shop in Northwest Jacksonville now that the city issued a permit Sept. 23 for the $5 million project. Jacksonville-based...
After 75 years, Beaver Street Fisheries changes model
After 75 years, Beaver Street Fisheries changes model (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Bringing seafood to grocery shelves has become increasingly complex, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. For Beaver Street Fisheries, a...
Hypersonic aircraft manufacturer Hermeus launches plans at Cecil Airport
Hypersonic aircraft manufacturer Hermeus launches plans at Cecil Airport (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Atlanta-based Hermeus Corp. broke ground Sept. 9 on its hypersonic engine test facility in West Jacksonville. The High Enthalpy Air-Breathing...
Holon makes it official: It will build autonomous vehicles in Jax
Holon makes it official: It will build autonomous vehicles in Jax (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- A German manufacturer of autonomous, electric shuttles officially announced its intention to build a production center in Jacksonville. Previously...
Malnove president says North Jacksonville expansion reflects industry growth
Malnove president says North Jacksonville expansion reflects industry growth (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Malnove Packaging Solutions President Dale Houck said July 10 the proposed expansion of the North Jacksonville manufacturing plant is 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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