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 @coachdmccoy. Make an appointment whenever needed.
2020 International Festival of Raleigh
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FRIDAY 3/6!! Each volunteer will receive a t-shirt to wear during their shift, and staff will be on hand to sign confirmation of service forms. Parents must sign waiver form. Details on Sign-Up link below.
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CISCO HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER STEM EXTERNSHIP
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>>>>CLICK HERE TO APPLY!<<<< Please note - this great opportunity does not qualify for CTE course internship credit.
VA TECH CORPS OF CADETS - FRI 1/17
NC State GAPS High School GIS Program - SPRING 2020
The application period is now open for the Spring 2020 GAPS program (our final 8-week program for now) GAPS (Geospatial Application for Problem Solving) for Hi-Tech Teens. GAPS is a collaboration with the Wade Edwards Learning Lab, RTI International, and the NC State College of Education to deliver an after-school GIS program to area high school students.
Our 5th 8-week cohort gets started on February 29 for 8 Saturday mornings! We have an interest form that should be submitted by students/parents by February 19th as we only have space for 20 students in each cohort.
Our 5th 8-week cohort gets started on February 29 for 8 Saturday mornings! We have an interest form that should be submitted by students/parents by February 19th as we only have space for 20 students in each cohort.
Young Enterprising Women Mentoring Forum
Apex Friendship High School will host the Young Enterprising Women Mentoring Forum for the 3rd year on January 30, 2020 from 3:00-5:30pm in the AFHS Media Center. The forum focuses on young women interested in pursuing entrepreneurship and is sponsored by the Enterprising Women Magazine. Participants will learn about women in entrepreneurship from women who started their own businesses. Students do not need to be interested in starting their own business to attend. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply for an all expenses paid trip (including a guardian) to attend the Enterprising Women's Conference in Florida in March. This year, 2 students from our area will be selected to attend. Students can drive themselves or come with a parent! Park in the Student Parking area. Please RSVP by January 24, 2020 and feel free to contact the WISE Director, Nancy Cattrell (ncattrell@wcpss.net) with any questions.
Register here:
http://bit.ly/2020YEWRSVP
Register here:
http://bit.ly/2020YEWRSVP
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NC STATE VET CAMP
NCTAP APPRENTICESHIP - TOURS
NCTAP Partners open their facilities again on December 7th, 2019, January 11th and January 25th, 2020 for prospective apprentices. Students, with their parents, will receive a brief presentation on NCTAP and the activities of the host partner. Attendees will then tour partner facilities. Note that partners may be operating as normal on Saturday, requiring safety regulations in place in each case. You may attend up to six different facilities, two each on these three days.
Register here: http://nctap.org/#events
Register here: http://nctap.org/#events
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAMS
Applications are open now! Programs in STEM and Summer Seminar that gives you a taste of life at the Academy.
https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/index.php
https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/index.php
SUMMER PROGRAMS @ UNC
Project Uplift enables high-achieving rising seniors, especially those underrepresented in post-secondary education, to experience college life on the Carolina campus over two days in May or June. Participants live on Carolina’s campus, interacting with faculty, staff and current students, and participate in educational, cultural and social activities.
Uplift PLUS is a rigorous 5-week program for high-achieving, in-state, Project Uplift participants. Students participate in a three-credit English course, engage in research, and much more while staying on campus. Students may express interest in Uplift PLUS by writing a supplemental essay within their Project Uplift application. There is no separate application.
The North Carolina Renaissance (NCR) program invites rising juniors from rural North Carolina communities for an educational four-day enrichment program in July.
Uplift PLUS is a rigorous 5-week program for high-achieving, in-state, Project Uplift participants. Students participate in a three-credit English course, engage in research, and much more while staying on campus. Students may express interest in Uplift PLUS by writing a supplemental essay within their Project Uplift application. There is no separate application.
The North Carolina Renaissance (NCR) program invites rising juniors from rural North Carolina communities for an educational four-day enrichment program in July.
NEED A SUMMER JOB?
U.S. NAVY ENGINEER INFO SESSION
APPRENTICESHIP INFO SESSION
meredith college
Leadership Conference for High School Juniors on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 9:15 AM until 3:15 PM
Business Is Global Summer Program
Immerse yourself in the cultures and languages of East Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, Turkey, Russia, and Eastern Europe while exploring career options. If you are a high school sophomore, junior, or senior interested in experiencing the intersection of business, language, and culture—this two-week program is for you. This intensive experience, presented by IU CIBER (the Indiana University Center for International Business Education and Research) will bring to life the phrase “business is global.”
CLICK HERE <<< to learn more
CLICK HERE <<< to learn more
Volunteer Opportunity
On Saturday, November 23, International Focus will host a 1-day Global Holiday Festival in Moore Square, downtown Raleigh from 11:00am – 8:00pm. We will have international food vendors and trucks, dance performances, kid's activities, and merchandise vendors representing a wide variety of countries and cultures. We will need many volunteers starting at 8:00am helping with set up and then throughout the day assisting with all operations of the festival. The link to the SignUp Genius is here: ttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0545adaf29a6f49-global .
U.S. Naval Academy
Duke's STAR Program
The Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) Program provides a high-quality research experience for undergraduate students, high school students, and middle and high school teachers during the summer academic break. The eight-week program, held June 22 to August 13, 2020, will give participants who are interested in science and medicine real hands-on experience in research methodology and writing.
For more info visit:
https://dcri.org/education/dukes-star-program/
Learn more at Duke STAR Day at the DCRI on November 2nd, 2019 at 10AM - 12PM. Please register at the following link:
https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diBolGBC5bQpUnb
For more info visit:
https://dcri.org/education/dukes-star-program/
Learn more at Duke STAR Day at the DCRI on November 2nd, 2019 at 10AM - 12PM. Please register at the following link:
https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diBolGBC5bQpUnb
ROCK THE STREET, WALL STREET
Rock the Street, Wall Street is program designed to ignite an interest of finance careers in high school girls. In the fall semester, the ladies have five workshops culminating in a field experience. In the spring, the program shifts focus to the ladies being mentored by another professional woman.
Session #1 begins Thursday, 9/26 during SMART Lunch in room 2613!
READY TO SIGN-UP?
Go to www.rocktherstreetwallstreet.com/contactus and complete the form. Be sure to select "Student Information" and enter "Panther Creek" in the school box. After that, be on the lookout for an email from Rock the Street with a form for you to complete.
Session #1 begins Thursday, 9/26 during SMART Lunch in room 2613!
READY TO SIGN-UP?
Go to www.rocktherstreetwallstreet.com/contactus and complete the form. Be sure to select "Student Information" and enter "Panther Creek" in the school box. After that, be on the lookout for an email from Rock the Street with a form for you to complete.
students - need a job?
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Upcoming SMART Lunch Career Conversations
Monday 1/13 - Wake Tech College Connect Day
SELECTIVE SERVICE
Men 18 years and older are required by law to register with the Selective Service. Registration only takes 1-2 minutes. Failure to do so can exclude a person from college financial aid, certain jobs, and federal benefits. Learn more at SSS.gov.
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Career Development Coordinator
Daniel McCoy, MBA
dmccoy@wcpss.net
919-463-8656 ext. 25227
Office located in Student Services
Career Coach
Head Wrestling Coach
Head JV Baseball Coach
Assistant Football Coach
Previous Business & Marketing Teacher at PCHS
dmccoy@wcpss.net
919-463-8656 ext. 25227
Office located in Student Services
Career Coach
Head Wrestling Coach
Head JV Baseball Coach
Assistant Football Coach
Previous Business & Marketing Teacher at PCHS
Panther Creek High School
Cary, NC
Cary, NC
