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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.

Fayette County Head Start/Early Head Start’s Munch, Mingle and Move 2025 End of School Year Event

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Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County held their 19th annual Munch, Mingle, and Move Event on May 22, 2025 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Dunbar, Pennsylvania.  The event is based on educating families on good health/nutrition habits. The 19th annual...
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Digital Literacy Lab Hours at PIC Fayette County Location

by | May 23, 2025 | News | 0 Comments

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Exciting news from DADS MATTER!

by | May 13, 2025 | News | 0 Comments

Fatherhood TIES Researchers from New York, NY and San Francisco, CA visited PIC-Greensburg on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 & Thursday, May 8, 2025. On-site interviews (face-to-face and audio recording) were conducted with DADS MATTER designated staff. The intent of the...
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Spring Adventures at Springfield Pre-K

by | May 7, 2025 | News | 0 Comments

We have been very busy at Springfield Pre-K. Between the cold and rainy days, we’ve had a few nice warm days heading outside to our playground and take a few walks. This year’s Family Reading Night’s theme was “Bloom into Reading” and we had several families...
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Colorful Expressions: Fayette HS/EHS Children’s Art Gallery Parent Engagement Event

by | April 24, 2025 | News | 0 Comments

Families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette County were invited to “Colorful Expressions: HS/EHS Children’s Art Gallery” held at the Uniontown Mall on April 8, 2025. The theme of the event was to focus on cognitive skills demonstrated to complete...
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Valor to Value Program – Empowering Veterans and Their Families for Long-Term Career Success

by | April 17, 2025 | News | 0 Comments

The Private Industry Council (PIC) is proud to announce the Valor to Value Program—a vital initiative designed to support military veterans and their spouses. This program provides a comprehensive suite of services to assist participants in securing stable, full-time...
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Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County Annual End-of-Year Event at The Lodge at Brady’s Run

by | June 2, 2025 | Articles | 0 Comments

On May 22nd, Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County hosted its annual End-of-Year Event at The Lodge at Brady’s Run. This special occasion celebrated our families and offered enriching educational experiences for our children. It also provided families the...
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Little Racers Zoom into Fun at Marshall 2’s Box Car Derby

by | May 15, 2025 | Articles | 0 Comments

Marshall 2 put the pedal to the pretend-metal this week during our much-anticipated Box Car Derby Day! With imagination as their fuel and creativity in high gear, each child “drove” a custom-designed cardboard car down our pint-sized track. From rainbow racers to...
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Meeting the Moment: Highlights from the 2025 PWDA Conference, Hershey, PA

by | May 7, 2025 | Articles | 0 Comments

From April 30 to May 2, 2025, the Workforce Division of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. gathered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with professionals from across the Commonwealth for the annual Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association (PWDA)...
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