Families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette County were invited to “Alphabet Safari” held at the Lemont Furnace Head Start Center on November 19, 2025. The theme of the event was to focus on language and literacy skills from the program’s school...
As we enter the holiday season, we also enter the cold and flu season. Let’s face it, no one enjoys being sick so here are some common reminders about when you or your children should stay home from work or school. Fever- a fever over 100.4 Vomiting – more than 2...
Mental Health Starts in the Womb Mental health is a very important and pervasive concept in today’s world, often highlighting its importance during teenage years, and into adulthood/end of life. In our line of work, we understand that not only does mental health...
Building Skills. Strengthening Connections. Shaping Futures at PIC By: PIC Welcome Committee – Amy Lanz, Marette Simpson, Hannah Smail November is National Career Development Month, a time to reflect on how we continue to grow in our professions and...
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Head Start / Early Head Start FAQs The Private Industry Council discusses frequently asked questions for Head Start and Early Head Start students. Private Industry Council operates the Head Start / Early Head Start program for Beaver and Fayette Counties in the...
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, we had the pleasure of welcoming the District Attorney of Westmoreland County to our corporate headquarters in Greensburg. Shujuane Martin- CEO/President of PIC and her education and workforce development team met with with DA Ziccarelli and her spokesperson, Melanie Jones, to discuss current programs offered by the Private Industry Council.
DA Ziccarelli had a chance to visit and hear more about our Dads Matter program, explore our new PIC Smart Lab, play with the children in the PIC Kidz Zone child care center and talk about the many youth programs, including Youth Re-Entry, that we offer here in Westmoreland County! We appreciated the time and attention that DA Ziccarelli gave to us to talk about our workforce and education priorities. DA Ziccarelli also shared with us her new initiative in Westmoreland County called the Handle With Care program for children dealing with trauma. We hope that she returns for another visit soon!
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