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
New OnePlanet exec sees opportunity in Southeast’s growing solar panel waste stream
New OnePlanet exec sees opportunity in Southeast's growing solar panel waste stream (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- With tremendous growth, comes waste. After solar panels produce renewable energy for years, the infrastructure eventually goes out of...
Surging productivity meets shrinking workforce in Fla, Jax hits holding pattern
Surging productivity meets shrinking workforce in Fla, Jax hits holding pattern (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Over the past two decades, the state’s manufacturing output has soared 109%, yet payrolls have quietly eroded, shedding more than 30,000...
Jax hurricane-shutter manufacturer reaches growth milestone on Inc. 5000
Jax hurricane-shutter manufacturer reaches growth milestone on Inc. 5000 (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- From backyard dinner parties to hurricane season, one Jacksonville manufacturer has built a business around making patios more livable and...
Jacksonville-founded Venus Fashion acquired by American Exchange Group
Jacksonville-founded Venus Fashion acquired by American Exchange Group (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Jacksonville-based Venus Fashion has been acquired. Announced on Aug. 4, American Exchange Group, a leader in accessories design, licensing and...
Jacksonville’s Gate Precast cements acquisition of GA-based prefab partner
Jacksonville's Gate Precast cements acquisition of GA-based prefab partner (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Prefabricated building systems company Gate Precast — the southeast division of Wells, a Minnesota-headquartered company...
Industrial park advances in St. Johns with $1.4M+ in permits
Industrial park advances in St. Johns with $1.4M+ in permits (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- More than $1 million of work was approved for ongoing development at a rising master-planned commerce park in St. Johns County. It’s all part of Legend Point...
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