At PIC's Monessen Family Center after-school program, the kids got hands-on with the glowing world of chemistry by exploring glow sticks. They learned how a simple snap mixes chemicals to create that magical glow—and why it keeps shining without any batteries!...
Every fall we start hearing the same questions. Are the woolly bear caterpillars darker this year? Are the acorns heavier? Are the leaves falling early? For generations, people have looked to nature for clues about the winter ahead. Some of these ideas are just for...
At the Monessen Family Center, the kids dove into the fascinating world of anatomy. From learning about bones to discovering what shows up on an X-ray, curiosity was through the roof! It’s amazing to see their eyes light up as they connect what they learn in books to...
On Friday, October 17th, representatives from the Westmoreland and Alle-Kiski offices of PA CareerLink® attended the Southwestern Pennsylvania Healthcare Expo at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The event, a collaborative initiative among regional workforce...
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 Westmoreland/ Fayette, Inc. opened three Preschool S.T.E.M. classrooms during a live stream event. Pictured are: President and CEO, Tim Yurcisin (right) and Collin Beattie, Instructional Technology Supervisor (left). The team demonstrated the many fun and engaging science, technology, engineering, and math activities that will be explored by PIC Head Start students. The three S.T.E.M. preschool classroom are located at: the Connellsville Area School District’s Connellsville Township building, at the Beaver County Head Start/Early Head Start Administration office located at the Beaver Valley Mall, and at the PIC Lemont Furnace building.
Check out our virtual tour of the STEM Classrooms which was filmed live on Facebook on Friday July 31, 2020.