DADS MATTER Staff Take A Stand Against Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a phrase that has been in the headlines recently. With an estimated 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally and an increase in victims each year, it is a topic that cannot be ignored. The DADS MATTER Program, a program of the Private...

Keeping Children Safe While Riding the School Bus

Riding the bus for preschoolers can be both exciting and scary at the same time. For most children, it is the first time they are separated from their parents and getting into a vehicle with people they do not know.  Here are some tips to make your children feel safe...

PA CareerLink® FAQs

Have you ever wondered what exactly the PA CareerLink® office is and how they can help you? Check out these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below! What is the PA CareerLink®? The Pennsylvania CareerLink® is a collaborative project between multiple agencies to...

The Royal Health Celebration

Hear ye, hear ye! This is to proclaim this year’s Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette County’s, a program of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc., Royal Health Celebration a success!  The great quest for a healthier kid occurred on...

Benefits of CLASS and Teacher Child Interactions

When working in the early childhood setting every moment a teacher and child interact is an opportunity to develop positive relationships. From the time children arrive into our classrooms, teachers and all other adult support people have the opportunity to help...

PIC to Offer Senior iPhone Classes

The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC) is working to help those within the community better understand how to use their iPhones and iPads with a new program designed for seniors. This 2 hour class will walk participants through the basic...

Protect Against the Flu, Get Vaccinated

Flu, or Influenza, season is quickly approaching and we need to make sure we are doing all we can to protect ourselves and the children and families we serve against the flu virus. One of the best ways to keep yourself and others healthy is by getting a flu shot....

PIC and HATCH – A Case Study

For the 2018-2019 school year, the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC) implemented the Hatch® Early Learning technologies into all preschool 3 to 5 year old classrooms. PIC chose the Hatch® Pre-K Tablets and All-In-One Computers based upon the...

PIC Offers CDL Training to 18-24 Year Olds

The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC) has been awarded a grant for 2019-2020 by the Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board to provide CDL training and other workforce skills to young adults. The goal of the grant is to support 18-24...
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