Support Industries

Northeast Florida continues to grow at an unprecedented rate and in areas that go beyond our traditional target industries of advanced manufacturing, advanced transportation and logistics, financial services, health and biomedical and IT and innovation. These support industries encompass various jobs and skill sets, all of which are vital to keeping Jacksonville thriving and providing residents with a well-rounded quality of life. Earn Up currently provides Career Pathway options in the areas of:

• Construction – build the residential and commercial destinations of the future creates long-term value as well as landmarks for the ages
• Public Service – serve the Northeast Florida area and its citizens in order to make it a better place
• Education – help future generations learn who they are and who they want to be as well as help them prepare for the workforce of tomorrow
• Agribusiness – the business related to farming and farming-related commercial activities
• Real Estate – find locations for home buyers and businesses that are moving or expanding across the Jacksonville region
• Recreation & Hospitality – help the visitors and residents of Northeast Florida rest and relax in the area’s abundant destinations
• Social Services – support the community health and welfare by serving the community in a variety of capacities
• Entrepreneurship – create your own business that fills a market need not only in Jacksonville but around the world
• The Arts – grow the cultural footprint of Northeast Florida through art, music, writing, poetry and more

Each of these industries provides exciting career options. Some require education beyond high school and others may require certifications that can be achieved by blending classroom work and on-the-job training. Take a look at the Career Pathway options in your particular area of interest and see what the next steps are in meeting your career goals. All these industries are important contributors to the Jacksonville region.