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On this page you will find:
- General overview of Career Services
- Current events within PCHS
- Special programs and opportunities outside of PCHS
- Career Conversations - Schedule & Registration
- This page is updated regularly with a variety of information
Mission: to ensure all PCHS students are prepared with a personalized plan for success and are ready for college, career, military, and life after graduation.
PCHS Career Services is here to help all students prepare for life beyond high school. Mr. McCoy, the Career Development Coordinator is your Career Coach that provides workshops, internships, field experiences, military info, guest speakers, special events and more. Info may be found here, regularly on the TV announcements, and on Twitter @pchscareers. Make an appointment whenever needed by following instructions below or emailing Coach at dmccoy@wcpss.net from your WCPSS email.
VIRTUAL CAREER SERVICES APPOINTMENTS
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS
By appointment only, Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am in 15 minute blocks.
Sign-up by following instructions below:
By appointment only, Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am in 15 minute blocks.
Sign-up by following instructions below:
- Sign-in to your school Wake ID account so you can access the Google link.
- Click the button below and choose a 15-minute appointment slot.
- Please state the reason for your appointment in the comments section.
- Save and remember your appointment.
- Coach McCoy will share a link to a Google Meet with you before your meeting.
- If you need to cancel your appointment please do so and just not show up.
- Any questions or problems including canceling your appointment or to inquire alternative appointment times please email Coach McCoy at dmccoy@wcpss.net. If you need something simple that does not require an appointment, feel free to just email as well.
Updated 8/18/20
FOLLOW CAREER SERVICES ON TWITTER!!
Career Services has a new Twitter for the 20-21 school year. Follow us @PCHSCareers.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING A TRADE??
Posted 1/14/21
BIOGEN COMMUNITY LAB: SPEAKER SERIES
Please join us on the third Wednesday of each month from 4pm – 5pm EST as we present a brand new, free virtual speaker series! Each session will host a different professional within the biotechnology community to discuss topics such as inventions, innovation and much more. Register Here.
January 20th 4PM to 5PM EST
Why Being Different Makes Science Better
Register Here: https://mit.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_otflZR_QRjmvKM5b_vWPsw
Biogen’s Medical Director & Head, Clinical Assessments
Digital & Quantitative Medicine,
Cherie Butts, PhD
Posted 1/11/21
January 20th 4PM to 5PM EST
Why Being Different Makes Science Better
Register Here: https://mit.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_otflZR_QRjmvKM5b_vWPsw
Biogen’s Medical Director & Head, Clinical Assessments
Digital & Quantitative Medicine,
Cherie Butts, PhD
Posted 1/11/21
Perry Virtual Experience
The Perry Virtual Experience is a free, 2.5-hour, interactive online experience for high school and college-aged women who are interested in pursuing careers in orthopaedics and/or engineering. Participants will hear from women leaders in these fields and dive into online mock orthopaedic surgery simulations and biomechanics experiments.
https://perryinitiative.org/pve/
Posted 1/8/21
https://perryinitiative.org/pve/
Posted 1/8/21
TECHNOVATION GIRLS
Girls work in teams to develop mobile apps, conduct market research, write business plans, and create a “pitch” for funding. Three upcoming virtual event in January, February, and March.
Official Technovation Girls Challenge Website
https://technovationchallenge.org/
Technovation Girls Challenge NC Event Interest Form
https://forms.gle/57wjXaZTiYcuuW9y6
Posted 1/5/21
Official Technovation Girls Challenge Website
https://technovationchallenge.org/
Technovation Girls Challenge NC Event Interest Form
https://forms.gle/57wjXaZTiYcuuW9y6
Posted 1/5/21
rock the street wall street
STEM @ NC STATE
Posted 12/4/20
CYBERSTART AMERICA
A free national program for high school students to master cybersecurity as a gateway to the industry, up their digital skills, and compete for college scholarships!
https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/
https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/
Posted 12/2/20
interested in being a pilot?
Register for the FAPA Virtual Future Pilot Forum to learn about pathways to professional pilot careers. Students of all ages and their parents are invited. The event is FREE.
December 2020
FAPA Virtual Pilot Job Fair: Job Fair: Wednesday, 12/16/20 | 10AM - 12PM CST
FAPA Virtual Future Pilot Forum: Future Pilot Forum: Saturday, 12/19/20 | 1PM - 4PM
December 2020
FAPA Virtual Pilot Job Fair: Job Fair: Wednesday, 12/16/20 | 10AM - 12PM CST
FAPA Virtual Future Pilot Forum: Future Pilot Forum: Saturday, 12/19/20 | 1PM - 4PM
Posted 10/21/20
Universal Technical Institute
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Dec 2, 9, 16th, 2020
We'll have 30 min demos at 9AM, 10AM, 11AM , 1PM EST. Eastern Time
December 2nd: We'll explore automotive and motorcycle fuel and ignition systems.
December 9th: Learn about the art and science of NASCAR Fabrication and Engine Dyno Tuning.
December 16th: Learn about the Math and Science of CNC Machining with Mitsubishi Materials USA.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://uti.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodO2trDItHdbZAQupJwxcAxOmX2TxQmTz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
When: Dec 2, 9, 16th, 2020
We'll have 30 min demos at 9AM, 10AM, 11AM , 1PM EST. Eastern Time
December 2nd: We'll explore automotive and motorcycle fuel and ignition systems.
December 9th: Learn about the art and science of NASCAR Fabrication and Engine Dyno Tuning.
December 16th: Learn about the Math and Science of CNC Machining with Mitsubishi Materials USA.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://uti.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodO2trDItHdbZAQupJwxcAxOmX2TxQmTz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Posted 12/1/20
SMART Lunch Career Conversations
Unless noted all Career Conversations begin at 10:30am on Google Meet.
Pre-registration required.
Must be logged into WCPSS account to register and when logging into meetings.
-Thursday, September 10 - U.S. Navy
-Thursday, October 1 - NC State VetPAC
-Thursday, October 29 - First Bank - Banking & Business Development
-Thursday, November 5 - NCTAP Apprenticeships **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Tuesday, November 10 - Paul Mitchell Cosmetology **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Thursday, November 19 - Mayor of Morrisville **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Tuesday, December 1 - SECU Banking Careers
-Thursday, December 10 - Duke Cardiologist **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Tuesday, December 15 - Electrical Engineer **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
Be sure to check back in 2021 for our Spring schedule and check out the Career Spotlights page for videos on a variety of careers!
Pre-registration required.
Must be logged into WCPSS account to register and when logging into meetings.
-Thursday, September 10 - U.S. Navy
-Thursday, October 1 - NC State VetPAC
-Thursday, October 29 - First Bank - Banking & Business Development
-Thursday, November 5 - NCTAP Apprenticeships **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Tuesday, November 10 - Paul Mitchell Cosmetology **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Thursday, November 19 - Mayor of Morrisville **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Tuesday, December 1 - SECU Banking Careers
-Thursday, December 10 - Duke Cardiologist **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Tuesday, December 15 - Electrical Engineer **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
Be sure to check back in 2021 for our Spring schedule and check out the Career Spotlights page for videos on a variety of careers!
ASVAB - CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM
Register for each of the sessions of your choice by clicking the buttons below and completing each form.
Info Session 2/2/21 - CLICK HERE (registration closes 1/29/21)
Spring Test 4/7/21 - CLICK HERE (registration closes 4/1/21)
For more info including study materials, please visit: asvabprogram.com
Info Session 2/2/21 - CLICK HERE (registration closes 1/29/21)
Spring Test 4/7/21 - CLICK HERE (registration closes 4/1/21)
For more info including study materials, please visit: asvabprogram.com
Career Development Coordinator
Daniel McCoy, MBA, GCDF, CIC
dmccoy@wcpss.net
Twitter: @coachdmccoy
919-463-8656 ext. 25227
Office located in Student Services
Career Coach
Head Wrestling Coach
Assistant Football & Baseball Coach
Previous Business & Marketing Teacher at PCHS
dmccoy@wcpss.net
Twitter: @coachdmccoy
919-463-8656 ext. 25227
Office located in Student Services
Career Coach
Head Wrestling Coach
Assistant Football & Baseball Coach
Previous Business & Marketing Teacher at PCHS
Panther Creek High School
Cary, NC
Cary, NC
