During Week of the Young Child, our Burchfield Pre-K classroom was filled with creativity, collaboration, and joyful learning experiences! We kicked off the week with Music Monday, where students designed their own musical instruments using paper plates and dried...
Families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette County were invited to “The Garden Party” held at the Lemont Furnace Head Start Center on April 15, 2026. The theme of the event was to focus on skills from the program’s School Readiness Goals. We also...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and our afterschool students at Nicely Elementary learned about good oral hygiene and developing good dental habits to promote healthy teeth and gums.
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...
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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 (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 counties during the 2024–25 school year.
Serving 197 unique students across six elementary school locations, the program provided safe, engaging, and enriching afterschool opportunities for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. PIC partners with Frazier School District, Greensburg Salem School District, and Laurel Highlands School District to deliver high-quality programming directly on school sites, removing barriers through on-site access and transportation support.
Students experience a well-rounded daily schedule that includes homework support, targeted math and reading enrichment, hands-on STEAM activities, social-emotional learning through the Positive Action curriculum, career readiness, and physical wellness. STEAM programming is further enhanced through partnerships with the Carnegie Science Center, Penn State Extension, and Penn State Fayette’s Eberly Science Center.
The 2024–25 program highlights demonstrate strong outcomes:
Families also report overwhelmingly positive experiences. According to parent and guardian surveys, 100% say their child looks forward to attending, feel the program is safe, and believe it builds positive relationships with adults and mentors. Overall, 93% rated the program’s quality as positive. By combining academic support, enrichment, and social-emotional development in a safe and supportive environment, the PIC Afterschool Program continues to help students learn, grow, and thrive—both in school and beyond.
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