WELCOME!
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 emailing Coach at dmccoy@wcpss.net from your WCPSS email.
Make an appointment whenever needed by emailing Coach at dmccoy@wcpss.net from your WCPSS email.
PCHS CAREER PATHWAYS
Follow Career Services on Twitter @PCHSCareers
INTERNSHIP INTEREST LIST
Complete this form to added to the Internship Info List. Coach McCoy will share info with you regarding internship opportunities as they become available via email, Remind, and on the Career Services website and Twitter.
Be sure to read all the requirements for the internship course on the website including application deadlines. Internships may be taken for credit or own your own without credit.
***Sign-up for Remind by texting @internlist to 81010***
Be sure to read all the requirements for the internship course on the website including application deadlines. Internships may be taken for credit or own your own without credit.
***Sign-up for Remind by texting @internlist to 81010***
High School Healthcare Career mentorship Program!
Anyone interested is welcome to join! Group is led by two Panther Creek alumni and current UNC med school students!
Time: Oct 23, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93469849069?pwd=eFpPcmxnaGJyQ2ljSXRMUjNwcDNxUT09
Meeting ID: 934 6984 9069
Passcode: mentorship
Time: Oct 23, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93469849069?pwd=eFpPcmxnaGJyQ2ljSXRMUjNwcDNxUT09
Meeting ID: 934 6984 9069
Passcode: mentorship
CRACKER BARREL
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NEED A TUTOR??
CYBERSTART
CyberStart America gives students in 9th-12th grade free access to the world-renowned CyberStart game. Register before training begins 10/27!
VIRTUAL STUDENTS
If interested in an event - email Coach McCoy about registration and attendance options. Some events may not be available.
CAREER WORKSHOPS IN NOVEMBER - FINDING A JOB
Register by clicking here. Simply choose which ones you plan to attend.
GRADE LEVEL WORKSHOPS IN OCTOBER
INTERNSHIP INFO SESSION
Did you miss the recent Info Session? CLICK HERE to check out the video. Must be logged into WCPSS to view!
SMART Lunch Career Conversations
Career Conversations begin at 10:25am during SMART "A"
Some are in person and others are virtual via Google Meet.
Pre-registration is required for virtual meetings and requested for in person, however drop ins for in person are welcome space permitting.
Must be logged into WCPSS account to register and access Google Meets for virtual ones.
Some are in person and others are virtual via Google Meet.
Pre-registration is required for virtual meetings and requested for in person, however drop ins for in person are welcome space permitting.
Must be logged into WCPSS account to register and access Google Meets for virtual ones.
CAREER CONVERSATIONS '21-'22 SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
****If registration for an event is closed, email Coach McCoy about the possibility of late registration dmccoy@wcpss.net****
-Wednesday, September 15 - U.S. Marines
In Person Room 2613
-Monday, September 20 - MyComputerCareer
In Person Room 2613
-Wednesday, September 29 - Speech-Language Pathologist
Virtual via Google Meet
-Monday, October 4 - Social Media/LinkedIn
In Person Room 2613
-Tuesday, October 12 - ECU Honors College
In Person Room 2613
-Tuesday, October 19 - CyberSecurity **CLICK HERE to view a recording of the chat**
Virtual via Google Meet
https://it.nc.gov/resources/cybersecurity-risk-management
https://it.nc.gov/resources/cybersecurity-risk-management/cybersecurenc
-Wednesday, October 20 - NCTAP Apprenticeships << This has been canceled. Please see the Apprenticeships page to view video of last year's chat and for more links and info click on hyperlink to NCTAP's website.
-Thursday, November 4 <<note new date - Blue Line Aviation >>Click Here to Register by Tues 11/2 at 8am<<
In Person Room 2613
-Wednesday, November 10 - Duke Cardiologist >>Click Here to Register before Mon 11/15<<
In Person Room 2613
-Tuesday, November 23 - US Coast Guard Academy
In Person Room 2613
Be sure to check back often as we add more chats and check out the Career Spotlights page for videos on a variety of careers!
ASVAB - CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM
asvab regiSTRATION
Did you miss the info session? CLICK HERE to watch a video of the session - must be logged into WCPSS to view.
****Sign up for Remind by texting @PCASVAB TO 81010****
Register for each of the sessions of your choice by clicking the buttons below and completing each form.
Fall Test 11/16/21 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (closes 11/9/21 at 8am)
Due to the PreACT also scheduled 11/16, any interested tenth graders will have to take the ASVAB in the spring.
Spring Test 4/5/22 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (registration closes 3/29/22 at 8am)
For more info including study materials, please visit: asvabprogram.com
****Sign up for Remind by texting @PCASVAB TO 81010****
Register for each of the sessions of your choice by clicking the buttons below and completing each form.
Fall Test 11/16/21 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (closes 11/9/21 at 8am)
Due to the PreACT also scheduled 11/16, any interested tenth graders will have to take the ASVAB in the spring.
Spring Test 4/5/22 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (registration closes 3/29/22 at 8am)
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 Baseball & Wrestling Coach
Assistant Football 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 Baseball & Wrestling Coach
Assistant Football Coach
Previous Business & Marketing Teacher at PCHS
Panther Creek High School
Cary, NC
Cary, NC
