The Private Industry Council (PIC) was pleased to serve as a valued partner to the Western PA Operating Engineers, beginning with preparation coursework on January 10th & 17th, 2026 and concluding with testing held from January 21st - 27th. Operating engineers are...
The Private Industry Council (PIC) Afterschool Program, funded through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) initiative, and administered by the state of PA made a meaningful impact on students and families in Fayette and Westmoreland...
The holiday season is a time of joy. However, it also comes with busy schedules, gift shopping, and year-end deadlines. Taking care of yourself is essential not just for your well-being, but so you can truly enjoy the holiday season. Here are some cheerful self-care...
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...
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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...
The Private Industry Council organized a STEAM Camp this summer as an extension of the Out-of-School Time After-School Program for Grades 3-5 in Monessen, PA. The Camp went from mid-June through mid-July and students practiced skills related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with hands-on activities and projects. During the first two weeks, we went on two field trips into the Pittsburgh community.
In the first week of camp, we learned about animals, as well as their habitats and needs, to prepare the kids for a trip to the zoo! The summative STEAM project for the week was to plan and hand-build one part of a zoo habitat for their favorite animal out of clay. We ended the first week at the Pittsburgh Zoo with a real-world connection to their learning week.
Throughout week two, students explored living and nonliving, food chains, and where we get our energy from. With hands-on learning activities, we prepared for their guided tour at the Natural History Museum in Pittsburgh to end the week. They were able to build on their previous learning in Animal Science from our Zoo week and dive deeper into more complex subjects with our tour guide at the museum. The kids had a wonderful time and a great opportunity to engage with the subjects they explored in class!
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