Franks to Lead Jacksonville University's Marine Science Research Institute
students to make significant environmental impacts in their future careers. "Dr. Franks holds students at the center of the research, innovation, and collaboration that he has been involved in," added Dr. Corbo. "The collaboration between the MSRI and various organizations in Northeast Florida are the ingredients that create the dynamic learning environment that we are so proud of."Jacksonville University President Tim Cost emphasized the scope of the search process for Dr. White's successor and highlighted Dr. Franks' strengths. "We ran a rigorous, national search
Fincantieri Marine Systems Expands Florida Operations
approval from the Navy to participate in repair and maintenance delivery orders on the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships currently homeported in nearby Mayport. And in October they received approval to compete for work on the remaining Mayport surface fleet.With the company’s expansion in northeast Florida, Smith plans to employ more than 300 men and women over the next three years. These jobs include well-paid positions in pipefitting, shipfitting, welding, electrical, outfitting, preservation, and mechanical specializations. Starting in early 2022, FMSNA’s will open to provide services
JAXPORT Bringing More Jobs to Florida
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) in Northeast Florida and Volusia County in Central Florida have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a working relationship to promote each other’s geographical and business advantages. The goal of the partnership is to attract more global businesses to Volusia County, bring more Florida-bound cargo through JAXPORT and create high-wage jobs for Florida.Under the agreement, JAXPORT and Volusia County will work together to attract new distribution, manufacturing and related facilities to Volusia County while also highlighting the
Florida Ranks 2nd in the US for Maritime Jobs
; “Jacksonville and Florida’s high ranking for U.S. domestic maritime job growth is no surprise to me. I am a long-time supporter of the Jones Act, which has protected 52,140 maritime jobs in the state and 9,670 in my district,” Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL-04) said. “Northeast Florida and the state can look forward to even more employment and economic growth with U.S. House authorization of legislation to deepen the St. Johns River and fix the navigational hazard at Mile Point. A deeper river means that large cargo container ships will be able to move freely in and out the
Job Opportunities in NE Florida LNG Sector
Northeast Florida is taking the lead in the natural gas industry to attract and keep business in the area. Viewed as a viable player in this industry, the region is building upon its status as an importer and exporter of liquefied and compressed natural gas by cultivating its available, skilled workforce to support this growing industry, says the JAXUSA Partnership via Business Wire. Significant developments are occurring in the area that will offer employment opportunities. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. plans to build a terminal to supply LNG to cargo ships in Jacksonville – the first of its type
