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12 individuals from the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. received the Family Development Credential on July 30, 2025. Congratulations to: Stephen Hawk, Cindy Redmond, Sara Enlow, Alyssa Batronis, Krystal Noble, Hannah Smail, Frankie Stahl, Alexis...
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On March 13, 2025, HS/EHS of Fayette County hosted our annual Registration Day event at the HS/EHS centers in Fayette County. The event was open to pregnant women and families with children ages birth – 5 that were interested in learning more about the Head Start/Early Head Start and gave them the option to apply for services on the spot. Families enjoyed light refreshments, while the children engaged in different activities and listening to stories. Children also stayed engaged by using our smartboard, and playing Basketball Letter Match., which was very enjoyable for all. The children birth – 3 years old played in our sensory bins as well.
Hosted in every center throughout Fayette County, we had 69 attendees overall. Families had the opportunity to come to one of our centers, complete an application on site, meet the staff, and to tour classrooms and buses. It also allowed the families to ask questions and gain knowledge of our program. The parents observed their children interacting with others in a classroom setting and learn more about the importance of socialization is to children at this age. By the time the day ended, and families were scheduled to leave, the children were asking to stay.
Registration Day brought in 30 applications completed at the centers. The Mt. Vernon site had 10 attendees, and 4 applications completed. The Redstone site had 7 attendees, and 3 applications completed. Connellsville site had 13 attendees, and 6 applications completed. Connellsville Township site had 14 attendees, and 6 applications completed. Masontown site had 6 attendees, and 3 applications completed. Rt. 857 site had 7 attendees, and 3 applications completed. Lastly, our Lemont Furnace site had 12 attendees, and 5 applications completed. In addition to the applications that were completed on site, we had 53 applications completed via phone with families that were unable to attend. This is 83 applications completed in one day!
Overall, this event was highly successful. Events such as this, help us to spread the word and share the value early childhood education. We are proud of the excellent opportunities that exist at the Private Industry Council and look forward to the future – and our ability to share PIC’s holistic approach in education empowerment and lifelong learning.
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