Allegis Group has selected Jacksonville for an upcoming expansion and plans to add up to 500 jobs locally.

Jacksonville City Council has approved an economic development agreement for the global talent solutions company to grow here.

The company is headquartered in Maryland with more than 500 locations around the world. Allegis Group’s network of specialized companies provides a range of talent solutions, attracting and retaining the best talent to advance any organization’s goals.

The economic development agreement with the city would allow the company to receive $1,500 for each job created, up to a maximum of $750,000, under the city’s Target Industry Employment Grant program.