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...
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, we had the pleasure of welcoming the District Attorney of Westmoreland County to our corporate headquarters in Greensburg. Shujuane Martin- CEO/President of PIC and her education and workforce development team met with with DA Ziccarelli and her spokesperson, Melanie Jones, to discuss current programs offered by the Private Industry Council.
DA Ziccarelli had a chance to visit and hear more about our Dads Matter program, explore our new PIC Smart Lab, play with the children in the PIC Kidz Zone child care center and talk about the many youth programs, including Youth Re-Entry, that we offer here in Westmoreland County! We appreciated the time and attention that DA Ziccarelli gave to us to talk about our workforce and education priorities. DA Ziccarelli also shared with us her new initiative in Westmoreland County called the Handle With Care program for children dealing with trauma. We hope that she returns for another visit soon!
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