WELCOME!
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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 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.
FOLLOW CAREER SERVICES ON TWITTER!!
Career Services has a new Twitter for the 20-21 school year. Follow us @PCHSCareers.
PCHS CAREER PATHWAYS
Discover the Talent Pipeline: WCPSS Work- Based Learning
Posted 4/23/21
Posted 6/9/21
LOOKING SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES??
Check out this home page, our Jobs & Resumes page, and our Learning Opportunities, Clubs, & Camps page!
STEMEd for Girls
AAUW’s free STEMEd for Girls program, which starts July 7, was created exclusively for girls in grades 9 through 12, with a focus on girls of color, and the parents, guardians and caregivers who support their dreams. It will pave the way for girls’ STEM success in college and beyond.
Access Registration Information for Free AAUW STEMEd Program
Access Registration Information for Free AAUW STEMEd Program
Perry Virtual Experience
The Perry Virtual Experience is a free, 2.5-hour, interactive online experience for high school and college-aged students who gender-identify as female and are interested in pursuing careers in orthopedics and/or engineering. Participants will hear from women leaders in these fields and dive into online mock orthopedic surgery simulations and biomechanics experiments.
Click here to find out about upcoming June and July events/opportunities.
Click here to find out about upcoming June and July events/opportunities.
SMART Lunch Career Conversations
Career Conversations have wrapped up for the 20-21 school year. Check back here in the fall for our new lineup of guest speakers along with registration info.
Please note that starting 2/17 all Career Conversations begin at 10:25am on Google Meet - unless otherwise noted.
Pre-registration required.
Must be logged into WCPSS account to register, when logging into meetings, and to watch videos.
-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**
-Tuesday, February 9 - U.S. Marines <<< CANCELED....CONTACT COACH MCCOY FOR MORE INFO ON MARINES
-Wednesday, February 10 - ROTC **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Thursday, February 25 - NC State VetPAC
-Thursday, March 4 - Blue Line Aviation **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Tuesday, March 9 - Paul Mitchell Cosmetology
-Thursday, March 11 - Meteorologist: ABC11's Brittany Bell
-Thursday, March 17 - Duke Energy: Power Systems Engineer
-Tuesday, March 23 - NCTAP Apprenticeships
-Thursday, March 25 - Caterpillar - Gregory Poole CAT's Think BIG Student/Intern Program
-Wednesday, April 21 - Speech-Language Pathologist
-Friday, April 23 - Interior Designer
-Tuesday, April 27 - UNC School of Medicine Students
-Wednesday, May 12 - Graphic Designer
Be sure to check back often as we add more chats in Spring 2021 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, when logging into meetings, and to watch videos.
-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**
-Tuesday, February 9 - U.S. Marines <<< CANCELED....CONTACT COACH MCCOY FOR MORE INFO ON MARINES
-Wednesday, February 10 - ROTC **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Thursday, February 25 - NC State VetPAC
-Thursday, March 4 - Blue Line Aviation **CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING OF CHAT**
-Tuesday, March 9 - Paul Mitchell Cosmetology
-Thursday, March 11 - Meteorologist: ABC11's Brittany Bell
-Thursday, March 17 - Duke Energy: Power Systems Engineer
-Tuesday, March 23 - NCTAP Apprenticeships
-Thursday, March 25 - Caterpillar - Gregory Poole CAT's Think BIG Student/Intern Program
-Wednesday, April 21 - Speech-Language Pathologist
-Friday, April 23 - Interior Designer
-Tuesday, April 27 - UNC School of Medicine Students
-Wednesday, May 12 - Graphic Designer
Be sure to check back often as we add more chats in Spring 2021 and check out the Career Spotlights page for videos on a variety of careers!
ASVAB - CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM
Update 4/19/21 - The ASVAB is open to all 10th-12th graders. We are finished for this school year but plan on offering one test in the fall and one next spring as well. Look for details here around September 2021.
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) **REGISTRATION IS CLOSED...EMAIL DMCCOY@WCPSS.NET FOR LATE REGISTRATION INQUIRIES
Miss the meeting? Watch a recording of it here! Must be logged into WCPSS. >>>CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO<<<
Spring Test 4/7/21 - CLICK HERE (registration closes 4/1/21)
Update 3/26 - April 7 is now a teacher workday. We plan on still hosting the test that day - if there is enough interest.
There will NOT be any school busses that day. Students must provide their own transportation. Test will begin at 7:30am and no late arrivals will be allowed. If you cancel and will be returning to PCHS in the fall you will have the opportunity to take the test next school year. If you are a graduating senior, you may contact a military recruiter and discuss test options.
For more info including study materials, please visit: asvabprogram.com
Info Session 2/2/21 - CLICK HERE (registration closes 1/29/21) **REGISTRATION IS CLOSED...EMAIL DMCCOY@WCPSS.NET FOR LATE REGISTRATION INQUIRIES
Miss the meeting? Watch a recording of it here! Must be logged into WCPSS. >>>CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO<<<
Spring Test 4/7/21 - CLICK HERE (registration closes 4/1/21)
Update 3/26 - April 7 is now a teacher workday. We plan on still hosting the test that day - if there is enough interest.
There will NOT be any school busses that day. Students must provide their own transportation. Test will begin at 7:30am and no late arrivals will be allowed. If you cancel and will be returning to PCHS in the fall you will have the opportunity to take the test next school year. If you are a graduating senior, you may contact a military recruiter and discuss test options.
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
