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Meeting the Moment: Highlights from the 2025 PWDA Conference, Hershey, PA
Little Racers Zoom into Fun at Marshall 2’s Box Car Derby
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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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...
Spring Adventures at Springfield Pre-K
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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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...
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) Conference. This event is vital for exploring innovative workforce strategies, exchanging ideas, and forging stronger partnerships to build a more inclusive and resilient labor market. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with regional leaders, participate in hands-on workshops, and explore policy updates that will shape the future of workforce development. Key themes included expanding access to training, leveraging data for equitable outcomes, strengthening industry partnerships, and aligning workforce systems to meet evolving economic demands. One of the highlights was the introduction of the Workforce Phoenix Award, recognizing dedicated professionals serving students, job seekers, workers, and employers across Pennsylvania. As Pennsylvania continues to navigate changing economic times and complex regulations, the PWDA Conference underscored the importance of collaboration and innovation in advancing workforce development goals. It was a powerful reminder that when workforce, education, and industry leaders work together, they can drive real change for job seekers, employers, and communities.