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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
Renowned cybersecurity director joins OnDefend
Renowned cybersecurity director joins OnDefend (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- A national cybersecurity specialist who has advised multinational corporations, federal governments, the Department of Defense, the National Security Agency and the...
Duos Technologies offers details on plan to bring AI data centers to rural markets
Duos Technologies offers details on plan to bring AI data centers to rural markets (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Duos Technologies Group Inc., which focused on providing railroad safety technology for almost 15 years, is looking to grow by providing...
Two Florida agencies grapple with cyberattacks
Two Florida agencies grapple with cyberattacks (Courtesy of Jax INNO) -- More than three months after a computer system serving as a backbone of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice was hacked, many contractors providing services to at-risk and troubled youths...
Get to know the 2024 Ultimate Tech Leaders
Get to know the 2024 Ultimate Tech Leaders (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- For the past six years, the Jacksonville Business Journal has honored some of the men and women whose technology leadership has helped local organizations grow, deal with...
University of Florida Tech-Focused Campus Plan Gets Financial Boost
University of Florida Tech-Focused Campus Plan Gets Financial Boost (Courtesy of Inside Higher Ed) -- The University of Florida’s plan to open a tech- and business-focused graduate campus in Jacksonville is getting closer to becoming a reality. Governor Ron DeSantis...
How Florida Blue prioritizes safe AI to lower costs and support members
How Florida Blue prioritizes safe AI to lower costs and support members (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- When used responsibly, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform some of the biggest issues facing the health care industry....
Meet Brian Allen, IT Industry Manager

Brian Allen is the Information Technology sector manager at CareerSource NEFL and a native of Jacksonville, FL.
Brian Allen was born and raised in Jacksonville, and graduated from UNF, initially with a BA in Education and later with a Master of Business Administration.
Brian began his career as a teacher and athletic coach in Duval County Public Schools and eventually found his way into the Mortgage Industry, working both as a Mortgage Broker and then as a Mortgage Loan Officer for both BBVA Compass and TD Bank. He has a total of 13 years of mortgage banking experience in both mortgage origination and mortgage servicing. During the most recent recession, Brian’s employer closed operations and he found employment with Fidelity National Information Services as a Quality Assurance Analyst, testing multiple enterprise applications.
Brian currently serves as both the Finance and Information Technology Sector Managers for CareerSource NEFL.
Contact Brian for information on how your business can benefit from a partnership with CareerSource NEFL.
Interested in n IT career and need more information? Contact Brian at ballen@careersourcenefl.com