
ALT The image features bold yellow text on a dark background that reads "Myth vs. Reality." Below, in smaller blue text, it says "Manufacturing Careers Edition." The left side of the image has a pattern of hexagons.

ALT This split image contrasts two scenes. The left side shows an industrial setting with old machinery and debris, labeled "MYTH: Manufacturing jobs are dirty, dull, and low-tech." The right side shows a modern, clean manufacturing facility with advanced equipment and robotics, labeled "REALITY: Many of today's manufacturers run on robotics, data, and precision technology.

ALT A side-by-side image contrasts myths and reality about manufacturing jobs. The left side shows a person counting money with a caption, "MYTH: Manufacturing jobs don't pay well." The right side shows two people working on a project with a machine in the background. A caption reads, "REALITY: The average Florida manufacturing wage is 17% higher than the average across all industries." At the bottom, it cites the "FloridaCommerce, Florida's 2023 Manufacturing Report.

ALT This image features a person smiling in front of a yellow background. Text on the left reads "MYTH: It's a job, not a career." On the right, it says: "REALITY: With more than two decades of leadership experience across manufacturing, logistics, and operations, Jolee helps Florida manufacturers unlock growth and continuous improvement." Below, the text reads "JOLEE MARTIN, Northwest Florida Regional Director, FloridaMakes.



















