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
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...
Boeing lands $264 million Navy contract for work in Jacksonville
Boeing lands $264 million Navy contract for work in Jacksonville (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- The U.S. Navy awarded a $264 million firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to Boeing for work in...
JAA approves five-year lease for hypersonic aircraft manufacturer
JAA approves five-year lease for hypersonic aircraft manufacturer (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- The Jacksonville Aviation Authority board unanimously approved a five-year lease agreement July 29 for hypersonic aircraft manufacturer Hermeus Corp. to...
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...
JAA pivots on Cecil, looking to build on R&D activity at site
JAA pivots on Cecil, looking to build on R&D activity at site (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) --For more than a decade, spaceflight launches at Cecil Air and Spaceport has been a goal of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, with plans of...
Jacksonville at the center of Boeing’s data collection efforts
Jacksonville at the center of Boeing's data collection efforts (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) --While maintenance, repair and overhaul work is done to fix problems on planes across the U.S., Jacksonville will be at the center of Boeing's data...

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