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Lifelong Learning

for a Successful Workforce

Building tomorrow’s workforce in
southwestern Pennsylvania through early
childhood development, employment and
training, education, and business services.

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Who we are

Founded in 1983, the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates employment, education, and training programs in southwestern Pennsylvania. PIC assists youth, adults, dislocated workers, and the economically disadvantaged in reaching their educational goals, supporting their family growth, and obtaining training and employment.

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Our Mission

Building tomorrow’s workforce in southwestern Pennsylvania through early childhood development, employment and training, education, and business services.

We support this Mission by:

Providing assistance to employers to meet their workforce needs.
Identifying and removing employment barriers for individuals and families.
Committing to a holistic approach in education, empowerment, and lifelong learning.

Our Vision

Strengthening the economy by improving the quality of life in southwestern Pennsylvania. We strive for lifelong learning for a successful workforce in the region.

Our Values

We strive for the highest level of performance and excellence in all we do. This means meeting all contractual, programmatic, and fiscal goals on an individual, team, and corporate basis.
We endeavor to have the best possible relationship with all our stakeholders – funders, local communities, customers, employees, and collaborators – by being responsive to their needs, treating them with respect, and exceeding their expectations.
We do so with the commitment, enthusiasm, flexibility, positive attitude, proactive approach, and teamwork necessary for continual success.

PIC Attends Douglas Education Center Open House

by | November 19, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

The Private Industry Council (PIC) was invited to attend a Douglas Education Center (DEC) Open House celebrating 25 years with Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program on Thursday, November 14, 2024 (3:00 PM-7:00 PM). At this event, they were able to see the DEC...
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Thank you for supporting PIC on the Fayette Gives Day of Giving!

by | November 5, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

Your support of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. on Thursday, November 7th for the Fayette Gives Day of Giving raised $5,950! As always, we thank you for your generosity in supporting our mission!
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Self-help Skills to Teach Preschool Aged Children

by | October 24, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

Like teaching any new skills, teaching self -help does require repetition, praise, and adult support. Please share this list with family and friends so we can all get back to the basics and improve the development of our preschool children: Dressing and Undressing:...
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“Do well if they can,” Advice from Dr. Cheryl Chase, PhD-Clinical Psychologist

by | October 24, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

On a recent In-Service Day, Pre-K Staff heard a presentation from Dr. Cheryl Chase, PhD- Clinical Psychologist from Cleveland, OH. Dr. Chase advocates that children (and all people in general), “Do well if they can.” She believes that children/people do not GIVE...
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Employee Spotlight: Maegan Kelly- A Champion of Youth in Our Community

by | October 3, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Maegan Kelly, a dedicated Youth Specialist with the Private Industry Council (PIC) ReEntry Program, who has made remarkable strides since joining our team in 2020. Her unwavering commitment to supporting our youth has recently...
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September PA CareerLink® Awareness Days a Success!

by | September 16, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

PA CareerLink® offices located in Westmoreland and Fayette counties celebrated PA CareerLink® Awareness Day the first two weeks of September, with a series of job fair and resource events. PA CareerLink® Westmoreland County at Youngwood took the opportunity to...
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Employee Spotlight: Kim Katona, 2024 Because of You Recipient

by | November 6, 2024 | Articles | 0 Comments

The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. proudly shines a light on a remarkable individual and recipient of the 2024 Because of You award from Caring Mission Home Care. Nominated by her fellow employees, Kimberly was chosen from veteran nominees and...
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Students at Scott Primary Pre-K Go on a Leaf Hunt

by | November 5, 2024 | Articles | 0 Comments

To end our week of learning the letter ‘L,’ our room was transformed into We’re Going On a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger. There was a mountain to climb, a forest to walk through, a waterfall to go around, and a lake to row across.  At each stop, there were leaves to...
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PIC Wants You and Your Families to Be Safe this Fall & Winter

by | October 7, 2024 | Articles | 0 Comments

Fall officially started on September 22, which means that the cold winter months are right around the corner. This year winter solstice will begin on December 21st  and with that in mind, we should start thinking about winter safety now. As the cold weather approaches...
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