April was Autism Awareness Month, or in our case, Autism Acceptance Month! On April 22nd, the Beaver Special Services Team joined together with local social services/mental health and disabilities organizations to promote inclusion, understand and accept, as well as...
Families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette County were invited to “Colorful Expressions: HS/EHS Children’s Art Gallery” held at the Uniontown Mall on April 8, 2025. The theme of the event was to focus on cognitive skills demonstrated to complete...
The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates employment, education and training programs, congratulates Shannon Singosky on her promotion to Vice President of Workforce and Education. Shannon was...
The Private Industry Council (PIC) is proud to announce the Valor to Value Program—a vital initiative designed to support military veterans and their spouses. This program provides a comprehensive suite of services to assist participants in securing stable, full-time...
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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) was invited to attend a Douglas Education Center (DEC) Open House celebrating 25 years with Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program on Thursday, November 14, 2024 (3:00 PM-7:00 PM). At this event, they were able to see the DEC campus to learn about DEC’s tuition/other costs, review financial aid options, and the application process. The staff in attendance were also able to tour the Skills Trades Programs including CDL and Heavy Equipment. Program participants from both PIC’s DADS MATTER and Youth Re-entry Programs have successfully completed the CDL Program and secured gainful employment in the transportation industry.
Featured in the photo from left to right: Eadrik Davenport (DADS MATTER Instructor/ Fatherhood Financial Coach), Tony Báez Milán, DEC’s Executive Director of Admissions, Eric J. Badgley (Youth Specialist CDL Transportation) Transportation and Ashley Sabo, DEC’s Senior Admissions Representative/Recruiter.
Pictured with the CDL Truck are Eric J. Badgley and John P. Ruggieri, Jr.
PIC and DEC look forward to continuing this partnership that contributes to enriching lives of youth, adults (fathers/father figures), families, and communities.
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