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Union members, apprentices urge city to keep apprenticeship goals in Jaguar Stadium deal

Jacksonville City Council · November 12, 2025
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Multiple journeymen and apprentices told the council the apprenticeship language in the Jaguar Stadium agreement will create career pathways and urged the city to expand similar requirements to other projects. Labor leaders said they expect to exceed the council’s apprenticeship goals.

Union leaders and current apprentices told the Jacksonville City Council during public comment on Nov. 12 that the apprenticeship language included in the Jaguar Stadium construction agreement will deliver jobs and long-term career pathways for local residents.

Lance Fout, business manager for Sheet Metal Workers Local 435 and president of the North Florida Building Construction Trades Council, thanked council members for cosponsoring…

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