by PIC News | Nov 4, 2025 | News
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!...
by PIC News | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by PIC News | Oct 31, 2025 | Articles
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...
by PIC News | Oct 23, 2025 | Articles
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...
by PIC News | Oct 16, 2025 | News
On October 7, 2025, members of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. had the privilege of attending the Women United Breakfast, hosted by the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. This inspiring event brought together women leaders, donors, and...
by PIC News | Oct 13, 2025 | News
Within Fayette County, transportation is a significant barrier that keeps children from being seen by doctors and dentists. In addition to providing bus transportation for the children enrolled at Head Start, the program also allows staff to request company vehicles...
by PIC News | Oct 13, 2025 | News
From September 23–25, 2025, workforce professionals from across Pennsylvania gathered in Scranton for the PWDA Workforce Leaders Symposium — a dynamic event focused on equipping leaders with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to build a more resilient and...
by PIC News | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
After graduating from Duquesne University in May of 2024, I began to question, what happens next? After taking some time to job search, I had come across the program Pre-K Counts, which at the time, I was unfamiliar with. Their mission of providing quality education...
by PIC News | Aug 18, 2025 | Articles
Parents and families are essential partners in promoting good attendance because they, ultimately, have the bottom-line responsibility for making sure their children get to school every day. When children are young, they are especially dependent upon adults or older...
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