WELCOME!
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
NEW CAREER SERVICES TWITTER
Career Services has a new Twitter for the 20-21 school year and will no longer be shared with Coach McCoy's! Follow us @PCHSCareers. You can still find Coach McCoy @coachdmccoy as well!
ATTN: PARENTS!! THE PC BUSINESS ALLIANCE IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS!!
The PC Business Alliance is comprised of a diverse group of local professionals - both active and retired from all walks of life and a variety of industries. Alliance members share their time, talents, and resources through numerous ways to support our students at Panther Creek and enrich their learning. The Business Alliance meets regularly throughout the school year to plan special programs and events throughout the school year. Members serve in areas that interest them and as their schedules allow. Visit our PCHS Business Alliance page to learn more!
NC’s 2028 Employment Projections by Industry
The Labor & Economic Analysis Division (LEAD) of the North Carolina Department of Commerce has recently produced long term employment projections for the 2018-2028 period. This first summary will look at the overall projections with a focus on industry employment changes. CLICK HERE to read the article.
Posted 10/12/20
Posted 10/12/20
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.
Remaining 2020 FAPA Events (All will be virtual)
October 2020
FAPA Virtual Pilot Job Fair: Wednesday, 10/28/20 | 10AM - 12PM CST
FAPA Virtual Future Pilot Forum: Saturday, 10/31/20 | 1PM - 4PM CST
November 2020
FAPA Virtual Pilot Job Fair: Wednesday, 11/18/20 | 10AM - 12PM CST
FAPA Virtual Future Pilot Forum: Saturday, 11/21/20 | 1PM - 4PM CST
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
Remaining 2020 FAPA Events (All will be virtual)
October 2020
FAPA Virtual Pilot Job Fair: Wednesday, 10/28/20 | 10AM - 12PM CST
FAPA Virtual Future Pilot Forum: Saturday, 10/31/20 | 1PM - 4PM CST
November 2020
FAPA Virtual Pilot Job Fair: Wednesday, 11/18/20 | 10AM - 12PM CST
FAPA Virtual Future Pilot Forum: Saturday, 11/21/20 | 1PM - 4PM CST
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
paul mitchell virtual open house - 11/10 @ 6pm
NC Independent Colleges and Universities College Fair
Week of October 19
Explore North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities during a virtual College Fair the week of October 19. Go to https://ncicu.org/ncicu-2020-college-fair/ to view videos from NC’s 36 private colleges and register to participate in College Fair sessions with Admissions Counselors from the colleges of your choice.
Posted 10/12/20
Explore North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities during a virtual College Fair the week of October 19. Go to https://ncicu.org/ncicu-2020-college-fair/ to view videos from NC’s 36 private colleges and register to participate in College Fair sessions with Admissions Counselors from the colleges of your choice.
Posted 10/12/20
Universal Technical Institute
UTI will be live at Mercedes-Benz of Raleigh this Thursday 10/8 at 3 PM. Join us for the opportunity to explore Mercedes-Benz and our programs that can help you prepare for career opportunities fueled by evolving technology in the growing transportation industry.
Register today:
https://uti.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMod-iuqjgrEtJC1nqa1JuWgK_qUgtmzXez
Register today:
https://uti.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMod-iuqjgrEtJC1nqa1JuWgK_qUgtmzXez
OCTOBER CAREER WORKSHOP SERIES
Join us every Tuesday in October for a Career Workshop. Each week we will explore a different topic. Workshops will begin at 10:30am and last approximately 30 minutes or less. Meetings will be on Google Meet. Participants must be pre-registered and logged into WCPSS to attend. You may attend as many workshops as you wish! Sign up for one or all! Registration closes the day before each workshop at 8am on Mondays.
Click a date below to register. You must sign up for each workshop individually. Thanks!
10/6 Workshop: Career Interest and Exploration Registration closes at 8am on 10/5
Join us to learn about discovering your career interests and discover tools to help you explore!
10/13 Workshop: Finding & Applying for a Job Registration closes at 8am on 10/12
I am a teen. How do I find and apply for a job?? HELP!
10/20 Workshop: Resume Writing Registration closes at 8am on 10/19
What is a resume and why do I need one?!?!....Join us to find out!
10/27 Workshop: Interview Prep & Skills Registration closes at 8am on 10/26
Come learn about how to prepare for an interview.
GRADE LEVEL WORKSHOPS - NOVEMBER 2020
On Mondays in November we will be presenting grade level workshops. Each session will focus on specific topics pertaining to that grade. However, students from all grades 9-12 are welcome to attend any of the four sessions. Pre-registration required. Meetings will begin promptly at 10:30am on Google Meet and typically last 30 minutes or less. Participants must be logged into WCPSS to attend. Meeting links will be emailed to registered participants before the meeting begins. Registration closes the Friday before each meeting at 8am.
The overall mission of Career Services is for each student to graduate from PCHS with a personalized plan for success in college, career, and life beyond high school! These workshops are intended to help students formulate their own plan throughout high school with items to consider and action steps to complete along the way.
Click a date below to register. You must sign up for each workshop individually if you want to attend more than one.
11/2 - 9th Grade: Career Services Orientation
Registration closes Fri 10/30 at 8am
11/9 - 10th Grade: Career Exploration
Registration closes Fri 11/6 at 8am
11/16 - 11th Grade: Career Planning & Opportunities (Jobs, Apprenticeship, Internships, College Planning, etc) Registration closes Fri 11/13 at 8am
11/23 - 12th Grade: Creating Your Plan for Beyond High School
Registration closes Fri 11/20 at 8am
The overall mission of Career Services is for each student to graduate from PCHS with a personalized plan for success in college, career, and life beyond high school! These workshops are intended to help students formulate their own plan throughout high school with items to consider and action steps to complete along the way.
Click a date below to register. You must sign up for each workshop individually if you want to attend more than one.
11/2 - 9th Grade: Career Services Orientation
Registration closes Fri 10/30 at 8am
11/9 - 10th Grade: Career Exploration
Registration closes Fri 11/6 at 8am
11/16 - 11th Grade: Career Planning & Opportunities (Jobs, Apprenticeship, Internships, College Planning, etc) Registration closes Fri 11/13 at 8am
11/23 - 12th Grade: Creating Your Plan for Beyond High School
Registration closes Fri 11/20 at 8am
wake tech open house
Posted 10/2/20
2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Open to students in grades 5-12 who have participated in a volunteer activity within the past year, top honorees from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are eligible to receive a scholarship, medallion and invitation to the program’s national recognition events.
To apply, students should do the following by November 10, 2020:
•Apply at https://spirit.prudential.com
•Go to the "certification" tab on the application, then email instructions to your certifier
Applications can be certified by a middle or high school principal, or the head of a county 4-H organization, Girl Scout council, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or Points of Light Global Network member. To learn more about The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, student eligibility and recognition resources for schools and principals, please visit https://spirit.prudential.com/certifiers.
Posted 9/22/20
To apply, students should do the following by November 10, 2020:
•Apply at https://spirit.prudential.com
•Go to the "certification" tab on the application, then email instructions to your certifier
Applications can be certified by a middle or high school principal, or the head of a county 4-H organization, Girl Scout council, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or Points of Light Global Network member. To learn more about The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, student eligibility and recognition resources for schools and principals, please visit https://spirit.prudential.com/certifiers.
Posted 9/22/20
VOTER REGISTRATION
Posted 9/21/20
CLEMSON FALL VIRTUAL COURSES
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Join us for two live, synchronous Saturdays + asynchronous pre-work presented by Clemson University instructors at our lowest prices yet!
Choose from the following in-demand courses from Virtual Summer 2020:
Find our schedule with descriptions here and start your application here. |
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FULL SAIL LABS
Free digital media workshops! Providing a virtual space for kids and teens to collaborate, explore, be creative, and have fun! To learn more visit https://www.fullsaillabs.com/community-events
Posted 9/4/20
Posted 9/4/20
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 Registration closed 9/8
-Thursday, October 1 - NC State VetPAC Registration closed 9/29
-Thursday, October 29 - First Bank - Banking & Business Development **Click here to register** Closes 10/27 at 8am
-Thursday, November 5 - NCTAP Apprenticeships **Click here to register** Closes 11/3 at 8am
-Tuesday, November 10 - Paul Mitchell Cosmetology **Click here to register** Closes 11/6 at 8am
-Thursday, November 19 - Mayor of Morrisville **Click here to register** Closes 11/17 at 8am
-Tuesday, December 1 - SECU Banking Careers **Click here to register** Closes 11/24 at 8am
Be sure to 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 Registration closed 9/8
-Thursday, October 1 - NC State VetPAC Registration closed 9/29
-Thursday, October 29 - First Bank - Banking & Business Development **Click here to register** Closes 10/27 at 8am
-Thursday, November 5 - NCTAP Apprenticeships **Click here to register** Closes 11/3 at 8am
-Tuesday, November 10 - Paul Mitchell Cosmetology **Click here to register** Closes 11/6 at 8am
-Thursday, November 19 - Mayor of Morrisville **Click here to register** Closes 11/17 at 8am
-Tuesday, December 1 - SECU Banking Careers **Click here to register** Closes 11/24 at 8am
Be sure to check out the Career Spotlights page for videos on a variety of careers!
ASVAB
The fall test on November has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on hosting the spring test in April 2021.
Posted 10/9/20
Posted 10/9/20
Register for each of the sessions of your choice by clicking the buttons below and completing each form.
Info Session 9/8/20 - CLICK HERE (registration has closed) If you missed the meeting, CLICK HERE for the presentation.
Fall Test 11/4/20 - CANCELED
Spring Test 4/7/21 - CLICK HERE (registration closes 4/1)
See the military tab for study resources.
Info Session 9/8/20 - CLICK HERE (registration has closed) If you missed the meeting, CLICK HERE for the presentation.
Fall Test 11/4/20 - CANCELED
Spring Test 4/7/21 - CLICK HERE (registration closes 4/1)
See the military tab for study resources.
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
