Time is on Our Side: Tardiness and School Success
Regular attendance is vital to the success of a child's education. Part of the Head Start/Early Head Start program is its' emphasis on regular attendance. This past school year, Fayette County Head Start classes began an Average Daily Attendance (ADA) competition Read More ...

PIC Staff in Commercials and Movies!!
Mike Krcil, a former Account Representative for PIC, was in four commercials for the Pittsburgh Power football team. The commercials were shown on all the local stations and many PIC staff had the opportunity to see Mike. Read More ...

Eco-Friendly School Buses Go Green
Through its Head Start/Early Head Start programs, the Private Industry Council currently owns and operates a fleet of 19 diesel powered school buses servicing families in Fayette County. Read More ...

"Let's Recycle" was the April Family Literacy event and just in time for Earth Day!
Families enjoyed hearing the story "Magic School Bus Gets Recycled" read aloud by the Family Literacy Instructor. Read More ...

Ten (10) Tips to Help You Start Saving Money Today
This is a tough time in our Nation's history as we continue to face high unemployment rates and our monthly expenses: utilities, rent, gas, diesel, groceries, childcare, medical bills, to name a few continue to increase. The following are ten (10) tips to help you start saving money today: Read More ...

A Smooth Transition into Post Secondary Education and Employment
If you have been or are currently unemployed there is a wave of doubt or fear going through you at times. How am I going to do this? It has been a long time since I was in school, I don't know if that's for me? I worked at one job for the last 15 years; what if I can't learn a new job? The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland Fayette Inc. offers "Career Transition" classes at multiple locations. Read More ...

Head Start of Fayette County offers a Window of Opportunity
When the National Head Start Association (NHSA) asked for help to celebrate the "Day of Opportunity" on April 19, 2012, we responded. NHSA believes that Head Start offers children a Window of Opportunity for success in school and life. Read More ...

Head Start and Early Head Start
Spring/Easter Event at North Union
On March 20th, enrolled parents, Marlana, Brandy, Christy, Ashley Michelle, Pat and Tiara, helped plan the event and participated in pre-preparation activities. Children lined up with their cup in hand, scooping items from the bowls into their snack bag. Read More ...

Head Start of Fayette County walks for the March of Dimes
On April 28, 2012 the staff of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland /Fayette, Inc. (PIC) will participate again in the annual Fayette County March of Dimes walk at Mount Saint Macrina. Last year, March for Babies walkers raised more than $100 million nationwide. Fayette March for Babies raised $40,000 in 2011! Read More ...

First National Bank donates $2,500
Mr. Paul Puleo from First National Bank presented the Private Industry Council with a check for $2,500. This donation was made available through the Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program offered by the Commonwealth's Department of Community and Economic Development. Read More ...

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) receives additional State Funding.
PIC has received additional monies under the State HPRP grant to service Westmoreland County Residents. Beginning on March 12, 2012, the program is accepting new applicants for assistance. Read More ...

Fayette Enrichment After School's Digital Newspaper Aired its First Edition
The Fayette Enrichment Program has expanded its afterschool class to include a Digital Newspaper Club. The purpose of the Digital Newspaper Club is to have students learn how to write, direct, and produce a television news show. Read More ...

Adult Education Open Houses
The Private Industry Council is hosting several open houses to introduce the adult education program. Read More ...

Looking for information on early care and education?
Stop by the Chamber of Commerce and check out their window display! Read More ...

The PIC Connection TV Show is on the road again!!
The PIC Connection Television Show made a visit to the Carnegie Free Library of Connellsville in mid-February. The host, John Evans, was given a history lesson about the library by the President of the Library Board, John Malone. Read More ...

Redstone 4 Fayette County Head Start has a fun-filled day at the Optometrist!
The Redstone 4 Fayette County Head Start A.M. and P.M. classrooms visited Martinelli's Eye and Laser Center at the Uniontown location, on January 23, 2012. The trip was planned in an effort to enhance learning about eye care and the Five Senses. Read More ...

Carnegie Free Library in Connellsville is Shining Bright
With the lights shining bright and the electric bill dimming, the children's area is ready for young imaginations to thrive. Starting on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 the Library kicks off it's very successful Preschool Story Time Program. Read More ...

TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS ACCEPTED ONLINE
The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC) now accepts online donations, making it quick and easy for contributors to make a donation to PIC with just a few short keystrokes. We are using a third party to process donations to ensure the highest level of privacy and security. For your own protection, please review the privacy policies of every website you visit. Learn more ...