On May 13, 2023, PIC's Workforce Development Board Drone grant students and our Department of Agriculture Drone grant students had the opportunity to attend a fieldtrip to Derry Area School District’s Agriculture and Horticulture Complex. The students got the...
The Private Industry Council's 21st Century Community Learning Centers Afterschool Enrichment Programs are coming to an end for the 22-23 school year. These programs serve students in the Monessen, Ligonier Valley, Southmoreland, and Connellsville School Districts....
On March 23, 2023, HS/EHS of Fayette County hosted our Annual Registration Day at four of our centers in Fayette County. For those families that were unable to attend in person, we offered a Facebook Live session. The event was open to pregnant women and families with...
Welcome to Southmoreland Pre-K Counts!!! We are located at Southmoreland Elementary School in Scottdale, PA. Our Pre-K Counts classroom is dedicated to the development of the children we service. We accept children ages three to five and help with their transition to...
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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’s Veterans Programs are well underway. We had our first set of BPI (Building Analyst Program) Veterans successfully complete their program. They are well on their way to better jobs, better salaries and job security. In this particular program, all Veterans enrolled successfully passed their exam and some have gone on to extend their knowledge in a HVAC Program at Fayette CTI.
Opportunities with the AgVets Grant:
Day classes Monday – Thursday- 8:30 – 4:30 Starting December 12th for 7 weeks
Evening and Weekend Classes: Tuesday – Thursday 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturday 7:30am – 5:00pm starting on January 30th, 2023 for 10 weeks
Locations: Choose between two locations: Monessen and Connellsville
Day Classes Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 12:30 and 1:00 – 4:30. Starting December 12th for 5 weeks
In addition to the classes there is an On The Job Training (OJT) 40 hours at 12.00 dollars an hour at a local butcher.
PIC Veterans Employment Program Grant:
Day classes Monday – Thursday- 8:30 – 4:30
Starts on December 12th for 7 weeks.
Evening and Weekend: Tuesday – Thursday- 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturday 7:30am – 5:00pm
Starts on January 17th for 10 weeks.
Locations: Choose between two locations: Monessen or Connellsville
10 weeks
Day Classes @ Penn State- 8:00 – 4:30- February 27th and 28th, 2023
Lab Classes @ BPI 8:00 – 4:30 March 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2023- 1-week course with certification.
The participants must pass a Multiple-Choice Test and a Field Test.
In addition to the classes listed above, participants are required to take part in the PA CareerLink® Fayette County. These grants are for Veterans of Fayette County. For more information, contact Lori Soberdash @ 724-434-5627 or 412-554-2503.
724-836-2600