CareerSource Palm Beach County
Anthony Merk is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in job placement and customer service. Currently serving as a Placement Specialist at CareerSource Palm Beach County since February 2016, Anthony specializes in data mining and candidate screening to match qualified applicants with job openings. Prior experience includes roles at Homestead-Miami Speedway in facility maintenance during a major event, and as an Assistant Mechanic at Cruisers Motor Works, providing vehicle repairs under expert supervision. Earlier career highlights feature positions as a Member Service Representative and Lead Data Entry Clerk at Seaport Federal Credit Union, as well as a Recruiter and Placement Counselor at Net2Staff Employment Services. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Management from William Paterson University of New Jersey, completed in 2014.
CareerSource Palm Beach County
CareerSource Palm Beach County, the nonprofit organization chartered by the state to lead workforce development in the county, serves a region of 1.3 million residents. The organization connects business with talent by providing a comprehensive package of services to help both employers and career seekers. In the last program year, CareerSource assisted 28,000 residents in finding employment ranging from entry level positions to the executive suite, representing a local economic impact of $560 million in annual wages. Specialized services are offered online at our Virtual Career Center or in-person at two Career Centers in West Palm Beach and Belle Glade. The centers offer classes and facilities for job search, career development and consulting along with grants for job skills training – all at no cost to career seekers. CareerSource serves more than 4,300 employers by providing recruitment/assessments/referrals of qualified candidates; space and staff assistance for screening/interviewing candidates; and grants for training employees. Our Center for Business Excellence for employers is located in Boca Raton. More information on programs and services is available at www.careersourcepbc.com or any of the career centers: --Central Career Center: 3400 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, 33406; 561-340-1060 --West Career Center: 1085 S. Main Street, Belle Glade, 33430; 561-829-2040