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 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.
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