PIC’s Director of Education is recognized as Administrator of the Year

On September 13th and 14th Administrators and Professional Development Specialists of the PA Department of Education Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education programs joined together for a Professional Development Team Institute in Camp Hill, PA.

At the conclusion of the institute, Regional Advisor Luke Suereth recognized various programs and their abilities to meet and exceed State Core Outcomes.  In order for an organization to receive and maintain funding for an Adult Education program, they must meet these outcomes on an annual basis.  Mr. Suereth recognized a variety of organizations, from small programs with volunteer staff to large programs, in effort to showcase that everyone has the potential to meet the outcomes, regardless of their size or obstacles.

The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), was recognized for consistently being a top performer in all of the five State Core Outcomes, which are:

• The number of students obtaining GED achievements
• The number of students transitioning to Post-Secondary education
• The number of students gaining employment
• The number of students retaining employment
• The number of students improving educational functioning levels

In addition to the PIC Adult Education program being recognized for its overall success, Tami Ozegovich, Director of Education, was recognized by Mr. Suereth as the Bureau’s Administrator of the Year.  Tami has been with the Private Industry Council for 26 years and has held various positions throughout her time with PIC.  She served as a classroom instructor for 9 years prior being promoted to the position of the Adult Education Supervisor.  Tami then assumed the position of the Director of Education in 2008.   During this time Tami has diligently led and assisted her staff in meeting and exceeding the expectations set forth by the PA Department of Education Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education.

The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. currently offers Adult Basic and Literacy Education throughout Westmoreland and Fayette Counties as well as offers GED prep and testing within local prisons.  The Education Division provides a wide range of educational services to fulfill the special needs of the adult learner.  The mission of the Education Division is to make students as employable as possible through academic enrichment and to develop the essential skills within each student that meet the demands of our present society.  The PIC Education Division also offers a variety of youth programs that provide educational enhancement, career exploration activities, job readiness/life skills, and guidance to in-school and out-of-school youth.

If you are interested in education programs provided by the Private Industry Council you may contact either Donna Cartia in Westmoreland County at docartia@privateindustrycouncil.com or Roxanne Weekley in Fayette County at rweekley@privateindustrycouncil.com.