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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.

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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Servicing English Language Learners within Beaver County Head Start / Part One

by | September 4, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

Over the past 3 years, Beaver County Head Start has experienced an increase in the number of ELL families enrolling into the program. Throughout our program there are several sites that have English Language Learners enrolled. These sites are located on the Eastern...
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PIC PreK is Crazy for Apples!

by | September 3, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

We have been learning all about apples in Pre-K at Reserve! We learned the parts of an apple, the lifecycle of an apple, what foods come from apples, and even tasted different types of apples! We had the opportunity to try Golden Delicious (yellow), Granny Smith...
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Beaver County Head Start/Early Head Start Plants Community Garden

by | August 14, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

The Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County was fortunate to be contacted by AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania to offer a donation to support a small community garden. AmeriHealth Carita is a Medicaid managed care organization which began in 1983 in a West...
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The State of Instructional Technology in 2024

by | August 12, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

The technology scene for educators has morphed extensively over the past decade, leading to changes in educational approaches and new innovations in teaching. From a teachers' perspective, up to the events of 2020 and the subsequent lockdowns, there had been two...
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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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Transportation: A Vital Part of Head Start Programming

by | October 3, 2024 | Articles | 0 Comments

Transportation is a vital part of the Head Start Program in our area. We service 8 different centers all over Fayette County.  We utilize regular school buses that undergo the same state inspections as all the others on the road. The Head Start buses are equipped with...
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Cast your Vote for PIC’s Scarecrow in Greensburg Contest at Phillips Furniture Market

by | October 1, 2024 | Articles | 0 Comments

The Private Industry Council (PIC) is thrilled to announce its participation in this year's October 2024 Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by Greensburg Business & Professional Association. This year's SUPER scarecrow was crafted by the talented duo Krystal Noble...
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