Young professionals are seeking jobs that bring growth opportunities beyond the workplace. They are prioritizing companies that align with their values, build collaborative teams and provide perks for self-improvement.
In Part 1 of this series, Earn Up featured three companies in Northeast Florida that have strong company cultures and create environments for professional and personal growth. The region has many excellent companies that offer opportunities for young professionals to reach their full potential.
Here are a few companies in the region’s key industries that encourage young professionals to excel.
Fit Right In at the Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars compete at the highest level on Sundays in the fall, and they bring their A-game during the week off the field. The Jacksonville Jaguars infuse excitement, originality and fun into the workplace. From fitness challenges to mental health checks, employee wellness is encouraged. Employees of the Jacksonville Jaguars enjoy an on-site weight room, sponsored rec leagues, preferred access to mental health appointments, a company-provided FitBit and more. Extra benefits include a mobile phone stipend, 16 weeks of parental leave and company-provided lunch during the work week. The Jacksonville Jaguars are committed to training and developing employees through mentorship and professional development programs, like JagsU. As an added bonus, employees also have the opportunity to receive tickets to various sporting events and concerts.
Give Back at VyStar Credit Union
Regularly recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by the Jacksonville Business Journal, VyStar Credit Union offers banking and loan solutions through more than 80 branches throughout Florida and Georgia. VyStar Credit Union focuses on doing good—to their customers, communities and employees. Each year, VyStar holds a “Good is everywhere” celebration for employees, allowing them to experience the great assets in their communities and to give back through volunteerism. The company is dedicated to growing the skills of the next generation, best exemplified by the VyStar Academy of Business High School Branch Program, where students at select schools learn financial literacy and gain key banking skills. In addition, VyStar Credit Union offers student loan payoff stipends and upfront tuition assistance to eligible employees. At VyStar, a selection of twelve employee resource groups ensure that all team members feel included, and fun holiday-themed competitions and quarterly luncheons make everyone feel like they belong.
Track Your Growth at RF-SMART
RF-SMART is building a portfolio of accolades, including being recognized as one of Jacksonville’s Best Places to Work by the Jacksonville Business Journal, one of the fastest growing companies in America and a top minority-owned business. RF-SMART provides advanced technology solutions to distributors, manufacturers and retailers, allowing them to intelligently manage their warehouses. The company’s focus on growth and transformation applies to its customers as well as its team members. Employees may qualify for tuition reimbursement, and performance awards motivate them towards their best work. Free weekly breakfasts and monthly lunches give employees the boost they need, and quarterly massages allow them to relax and de-stress after a long day of work. RF-SMART has been listed among the healthiest employers across Northeast Florida, embodied by the internal employee wellness program that leads regular fitness classes and “Get Moving” events.
As Northeast Florida continues to attract and train young talent, regional companies are creating fantastic opportunities for the next generation to succeed—at work and beyond. Earn Up is here to connect you with resources and tools as you search for the perfect industry and company in the region.
