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The Education and Technology Institute is offering an info session for interested individuals to learn more on Thursday, October 20th. The Private Industry Council has entered our Head Start into the CITGO Fueling Good challenge, and we need YOUR help! On Friday August 12, 2011, The Uniontown Youthbuild Crew went on a site visit to the Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers (WPOE), Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program: http://wpaoperators.org At this site located in New Alexandria, PA, the WPOE train individuals interested in becoming heavy equipment operators and/or mechanic technicians. PIC, the Monessen Salvation Army and the AMCF, Inc. will be hosting the Giant Pumpkin Patch Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 10, 2011 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Giant Pumpkin Patch, 1614 Summit Ave., Monessen, PA. Call Julia at 724-836-2600 for more info or click to view the flier! The Private Industry Council Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County (HS/EHS Fay Co) is pleased to announce that in collaboration with California University of Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh Association for Young Children (PAEYC) and the Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1), they have been awarded a third year of funding for the PNC Foundation- Grow Up Great With Science Grant (GUGWS). The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. is proud to announce that the first graduates of the Pathways Out of Poverty funded Building Performance Institute (BPI) Energy Auditor Training have become certified Energy Auditors. Several graduates of the program including Geno Gallo, Shirley Rosenberger, and Timothy Wargo have taken advantage of the grant money available through the Pathways Out Of Poverty and Fayette Energy grants for business start-up expenses and have partnered to form Fayette Energy Consultants. If you are interested in how you can obtain training or career placement in the green industry, contact Fame Frezzell 724-434-5627 ext. 143. Toys, cookies, and lots of free stuff! While the Youth Careers Utilizing Engineering Program (YouCUBE) participants came away from the program with many freebies, they also came away with a unique experience which allowed them to glean much insight from industry insiders about the manufacturing field, employer expectations and career paths. The PIC Youth Staff is currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 YouCUBE Program. There are some eligibility requirements. For more information, please contact the PIC Office in Greensburg at 724-836-2600 or in Uniontown at 724-434-5627. The Private Industry Council is happy to announce that the Fayette County Head Start Center of Excellence program, Social Emotional Early Development Success (SEEDS), will be hosting an Incredible Years Parent Group Training this fall. This training covers various topics including: child directed play, effective praise, positive discipline, limit-setting, how to handle misbehavior, time-outs, and adult problem solving. The Education and Technology Institute (ETI) will be offering TravelEDGE classes to Fayette County businesses and their employees who work in hospitality and tourism-related fields. TravelEDGE focuses on developing industry-specific customer service skills to help hospitality/tourism businesses get more customers. The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette recently received a grant from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to fund the Fayette County Local Education and Resource Network (LEARN) Team. The Fayette County LEARN team, formerly known as the Community Engagement Group (CEG) will work diligently to become the catalyst which connects families to Early Learning Opportunities. On Saturday, August 27, 2011 Dads Matter will host a Saturday Seminar at the Four Points Sheraton in Greensburg, PA from 10:00am-1:00pm. Admission is free for this event and lunch is included! Call Dads Matter today at 724-836-2600 to register, seating is limited!! President Tim Yurcisin of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc., is pleased to announce that Jacquelyn Hoppe has been hired as the Director of Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County. Jacquelyn will be responsible for overseeing the Head Start/Early Head Start program of Fayette County, as well as overseeing operations of the PA Pre-K Counts Partnership. The seed started with the Private Industry Council’s proposal to the Pittsburgh based Sprout Fund in the winter of 2010. The Sprout program set out with hopes to catalyze community-based projects in Pittsburgh and surrounding communities that would inspire greater stewardship of our region’s natural resources. Congratulations to John Chedister, Helen Gilpin, and Sue Polojac who are being recognized as Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. Divisional Employees of the Year. In June each was awarded a $500 check and an engraved personalized pen. May 25, 2011, was a highly anticipated day at Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County. This was the day that the program went to Idlewild Park! After weeks of preparation, nineteen buses rolled up the mountain that morning with families aboard. The Fayette Enrichment Program is gearing up for the 2011 summer session. For six weeks, starting on June 20, youth will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of exciting activities. On Saturday, April 30, 2011 Head Start/ Early Head Start, Pre-K, and Dads Matter met at Mount Saint Macrina to participate in the March of Dimes “March for Babies”. Thanks to all who participated and/or donated in the March of Dimes “March for Babies”. We raised $1,729.45! The Uniontown Mall recently played host to many of the county’s youngest artists. On April 20, 2011, Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County presented a “Museum of Art” in the walkways of the mall, using elaborately decorated tables to showcase artwork from each classroom and home-based area. Education and Technology Institute (ETI) instructor, Richard Bitner, just concluded teaching a Microsoft Office Certification class to three of six Excela Health employees. All three employees have concluded the class and passed their Excel certification tests. The remaining three will be going on to gain certification in Word, Power Point, or Outlook. Pathways is holding an Open House at the East End Community Center in Uniontown, PA. Attendees can explore green career opportunities and sign up for free solar, wind, and geothermal training on the spot. Pre-register for a chance to win the door-prize. Pre-registration is recommended, although not required. To pre-register for this event, or for directions call (724) 437-2590. SAGE is the System for Assessment and Group Evaluation – a reliable, valid, non-discriminatory tool that produces quick results. When used as one part of your existing staffing or training process, SAGE can save your business time and money while improving production, quality and retention. Read on for the latest demonstration dates! "After donning orange earplugs and clear safety glasses Thursday morning, a group of 4- and 5-year-olds obediently marched into the Goodwill Industries’ recycling center in North Union Township to learn what happens to cans, boxes and newspapers that are sent to be recycled." -- Amy Revak, The Herald Standard, originally published Friday, April 8, 2011. Read the full Herald Standard article here! Dads Matter, PIC’s fatherhood education program which is based in Fayette County, PA, will be hosting a Saturday Seminar featuring four great workshops. It will be held at the East End United Community Center on Sat., April 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. hosted the Latrobe Area Chamber of Commerce for a March Madness event on Thursday, March 24, 2011. Chamber Members were greeted by Private Industry Council President and C.E.O. Tim Yurcisin along with Chamber President and referee, Andy Stofan. The Fayette Enrichment Program held Parent Workshops in all sites: Albert Gallatin South Middle School, Brownsville (Middle and High School), Connellsville West, and Lafayette Jr. High. As part of the workshop, parents were given the opportunity to attend an informative session featuring Rick Sheffield from TAME, Inc. Mr. Sheffield spoke about Promoting Excellence at Home: Behaviors for Success. Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County celebrated Dental Education Month during February by providing Oral Health Education to their classrooms and home based areas. Registered Nursing students from the Penn State Fayette Campus along with Head Start LPNs provided a lesson with the help of ELMO’S Ready, Set, Brush pop-up book. Dads Matter, PIC’s fatherhood education program which is based in Fayette County, PA, will be hosting a kickoff luncheon for non-profit professionals to unveil the launch of their free Dad 2 Dad classes in Westmoreland County. The luncheon will be hosted at the Private Industry Council, 219 Donohoe Rd. in Greensburg on March 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc., is pleased to announce that Rachel Saul has been hired as the Planner/Grants Writer, effective March 7, 2011. Her primary responsibilities will be to research and capture funding opportunities; as well as assist with Marketing and Public Relations. Congressman Mark Critz, representing the 12th Congressional District, Pennsylvania paid a visit to the Private Industry Council’s Early Childhood Division in Uniontown on Friday, February 25, 2011. The Congressman spent about an hour and a half learning about the Private Industry Council’s Early Childhood initiatives, including Head Start/Early Head Start, Pre-K Counts, and PIC’s newest initiative, SEEDS (Social Emotional Early Developmental Success). Gerard Sabolek came to the Pathways program with a desire to find his place in the modern world of “Green Energy” employment. He knew that although he had past experience in HVAC and Solar Energy, his skills were outdated. Gerard was also a little bit concerned about his age and whether he would still be able to physically perform the heavy labor of his past experience in HVAC, which included installing and removing furnaces. Our own Brenda Cousins recently received an Educator of the Year award from the Education Council of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce. Brenda is a Head Start instructor at the Redstone Center. Brenda was nominated for this recognition by Head Start supervisor, Paula Hitabidel. The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland Fayette, Inc (PIC) is pleased to announce current openings in their free classes for adults aged 17 and older who need help with basic reading, writing, and math or wish to prepare for the General Educational Development (or GED®) exam. Do you cringe every time you see a colleague throw out a recyclable bottle, can, or printer paper? Well so did the Education and Technology Institute’s Energy Readiness class, so we decided to do something about it. Tim Yurcisin, president of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc., is pleased to announce that Brad Geyer has been hired as the Fayette Energy Project Supervisor, effective January 3, 2011. The fall session of the Fayette Enrichment after school programs have wrapped up for the holidays! This portion of the school year saw many great programs and activities happening within both the elementary schools and the junior highs and high school. The Private Industry Council is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of a Spring Biodiversity grant. Spring is a funding program of The Sprout Fund and supported by the Pittsburgh Foundation. The goal of the program is to offer opportunities for the citizens of southwestern Pennsylvania to combat environmental challenges and demonstrate the value of biodiversity, or the variety of life on earth. Open House was held on Friday, November 19th, 2010, at the North Union Head Start site located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. This event was held in honor of the Head Start of Fayette County program being designated as a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Center of Excellence In Early Childhood. The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. is seeking your support to help us strengthen our ability to assist individuals and families in improving their economic and employment opportunities. Log on to WestmorelandGives.org on December 1, 2010 to make a donation to the Private Industry Council and take advantage of the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County's match pool to increase the impact of your contribution! Please join us in a celebration recognizing our Head Start program as a National Center of Excellence in Early Childhood! The Private Industry Council and Fayette County Community Engagement Group will be sponsoring a Family Movie Night at State Theatre Center for the Arts, 37 E. Main St., Uniontown, PA on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. On Thursday, October 21, 2010, the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc., (PIC) sponsored a "Lights On Afterschool" event in support of after school programs. First Steps PA: Getting the Word Out is new campaign aimed at promoting early learning in Pennsylvania. The First Steps PA campaign, found at www.firststepspa.org, is the largest voter education and registration effort of its kind ever launched in Pennsylvania. National Center of Excellence in Early Childhood The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Department of Health and Human Services has designated our Head Start/Early Head Start program as a National Center of Excellence In Early Childhood. Fatherhood education program Dads Matter hosted their latest free "Saturday Seminar" on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in the Corporate Training Wing of the Eberly Building at Penn State Fayette in Uniontown. Over 20 parents attended this event. of Achievement PIC held a "Celebration of Achievement" ceremony to honor 278 Adult Education students and 28 Education and Technology Institute graduates. Dan Wukich, CEO of Quest Healthcare, Inc., was the keynote speaker. Tim Yurcisin, president of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc., is pleased to announce that Janet Ward has been hired as the Private Industry Council's assistant director of education, effective August 31, 2010. The Summer Youth Employment and Youth Work Learning programs were the result of a partnership between the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. and the Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board. Collectively the programs provided 290 youth with meaningful and practical work experiences at local municipalities, school districts, townships, governmental offices, and nonprofit organizations throughout Westmoreland and Fayette Counties. Ontility Solar Electric Training at Penn State Fayette As part of the Private Industry Council's Pathways Out Of Poverty program, several participants attended the Ontility Solar Electric Training at Penn State Fayette. The participants underwent both classroom and hands-on training to prepare them for Entry-level Solar Electric Certification. Perry Center Receives Grant to Enhance Outdoor Play. The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a $5,000 grant by the Head Start Body Start (HSBS) National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play. The purpose of HSBS is to increase physical activity, outdoor play and healthy eating among Head Start and Early Head Start children, families, and staff. The Private Industry Council hosted an Energy Summit at Penn State Fayette, the Eberly Campus. According to Sean Sypolt of the Private Industry Council, the goal of the Summit was to provide information about how Fayette County can benefit from both renewable and natural resources. Head Start and Early Head Start staff and management attended pre-service week from July 19th through July 23rd at Penn State Fayette, the Eberly Campus. During the months of June and July PIC held its annual high school YouCube program and New Adventures middle school camp in Westmoreland County and the Fayette Enrichment Program in Brownsville, Uniontown, Connellsville, and Albert Gallatin Areas School Districts. This past spring PIC was awarded a grant through the PA Department of Education to address the needs of at-risk youth in grades 6-12 in the Fayette County region by creating 21st Century Community Learning Centers. No Cost Training Program. On Wednesday, June 23, 2010, PIC held a press conference to announce the kickoff of the Southwestern PA Manufacturing Boot Camp (MBC) program. The MCB program provides 200 hours of free manufacturing-specific skills training over a five week period to qualified individuals. Congratulations to Sheila Barclay, Mary Lou Friedline and Shannon Kossar who are being recognized as Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. Divisional Employees of the Year. In June each was awarded a $500 check and a bouquet of flowers. Anyone interested in participating in the Southwestern PA's Manufacturing Boot Camp Summer/Fall 2010, endorsed by some of the regions leading manufacturing firms, please contact the PA CareerLink-Westmoreland in Youngwood. On December 22, Fayette County lost its only local television station, HSTV Channel 19. For 17 years HSTV broadcasted local news, events and family friendly programming, including the PIC Connection. The competition was fierce and the bots relentless-- but in the end, Atomic Shock built by Plum High School stood alone as the champion of the 2010 Southwestern PA BotsIQ battle beating out 43 other teams for the title. in to the Wild at the PIC Greensburg Office. Several members of the PIC staff and a few program participants experienced Earth Day two days early in Greensburg. The group observed the release back into the wild of a red-tailed hawk found injured behind the PIC Corporate facility in a few weeks prior. Last month the 10,000th individual was evaluated through the System for Assessment and Group Evaluation (SAGE). The SAGE is a comprehensive assessment system provided as a service of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. Made up of 19 individual assessments... Read more >> This grant will allow PIC to bring its New Adventures: Robotics and Manufacturing Camp back to Greensburg for a second year. The New Adventures camp is geared at providing middle school youth with opportunities to learn about the advanced manufacturing industry through hands-on activities, field trips, and collaboration with local manufacturing companies. Read more >> After completing the project for the Westmoreland County Blind Association in Greensburg last month, the Westmoreland Adult Corps crew moved on to the Borough of Youngwood to complete a sign project. Read more >> This February the Private Industry Council held a special Intergenerational Literacy Activity teaching children and families enrolled in our Family Literacy program about nutrition, personal wellness, and respect for others and our own bodies. Read more >> Read More >> Read More >> Read More >> Read More >> Read More >> Read More >> PIC has been selected as a recipient of 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grant funds through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Read More...
The Head Start Brownsville and Masontown state funded classrooms and the North Union 5 classroom were recently awarded STAR 4, STAR 4, and STAR 3 designations respectively from the PA Early Learning Keys to Quality-Southwest Region. Learn more... Travel from the cold land of the "Tacky the Penguin" to the healthy land of anatomy, nutrition, and personal wellness with "Stufee" from the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. Check out each events' photo gallery. PIC President and CEO, Tim Yurcisin, recently appeared on the Jack Evans Show on WMBS 590AM to discuss PIC's programs and services provided to the Fayette County Community. Listen to the audio. PIC introduces their employees to an innovative approach to wellness. As part of the Highmark health care program, PIC encourages their employees to "Have a Greater Hand in Your Health"sm through the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Lifestyle Returnssm program. Read more... Congratulations to Julia Cleary and Ericka Thomas on being selected as the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette Employees of the Year for Program Year 2006-2007. Read more... In the two months that the Transition Center has been in operation, there have been: over 664 visits to the site, in excess of 100 TABE Assessments, 40 Sage Assessments have been administered, 25 participants have taken advantage of the basic computer classes, and 50 people have attended workshops. Read more... The Private Industry Council, the Community Foundation of Fayette County, Laurel Business Institute, and Uniontown Public Library have teamed up with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to promote the literacy and reading development of children in Uniontown, PA. Learn more... The Westmoreland/Fayette Workforce Investment Board, together with PA CareerLink Westmoreland County Operating Consortium announces the opening of the Sony Transition Center, located at the Westmoreland County Sony Technology Center in Mt. Pleasant, PA. Learn more... Learn more... We are proud to announce that PIC's Westmoreland/Fayette EARN program is one of only two programs in the Commonwealth that are exceeding the state's 85% goal. Learn more... The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Penn State University have recently been awarded a $3.8 million grant by the U.S. Department of Labor to support a Plastics Industry Initiative designed to enhance the plastic sector's competitiveness. More information on this training initiative, please contact Frank Zadylak at 724-755-2330, ext. 122. Learn more... The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. would like to congratulate the Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board (WIB), which has been recognized as a Pennsylvania High Performing Workforce Investment Board by the Department of Labor & Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Learn more... The 44 children who attended the party were truly surprised when Santa Claus stopped by to talk to them. Read the full story written by Melody Clinton, Family Literacy Instructor, who coordinate the event. Click for full story... On October 18th, Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/ Fayette, Inc. (PIC) proudly welcomed back the GED graduates from the 2005-2006 program year. The annual event, aptly named the "Celebration of Achievement," recognizes the hard work and effort put forth by students to pass the GED test. During the 2005-2006 program year, PIC provided 758 individuals with remediation in academic subjects or study skills. Of those 758 students, 408 improved an academic level and 113 achieved a GED diploma. On October 11th, families visited the Greensburg PIC office for another night of family literacy activities, with a theme of "Caterpillars to Butterflies." All children participated in a related craft of finger-painting caterpillars or creating clothespin butterflies with painted wings. Parents either helped their children with the craft or built a butterfly puzzle for use at home. After the crafts, families listened to a presentation by "Bug Lady" Marci Beal. Click for full story and pictures...  Private Industry Council Receives Grant from Target for Literacy Night. A grant was approved in the amount of $2,500 for support of PIC's Family Literacy program, specifically for a Childhood Literacy/Reading Program
Click for full story and pictures...  Alphabet Soup Seminar Scheduled ForOctober 4, 2006 The PA CareerLink Westmoreland and Westmoreland Human Resources Association co-sponsoring this seminar which will address many commonly asked questions regarding the areas of: COBRA, HCSA, ERISA, HIPPA, 401K, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEOC, and WC. This seminar will be held at PA CareerLink Westmoreland on October 4, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Staff from the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC)'s Family Literacy Program recently participated in two family-centered community events. Click for full story...  Adult Education Classes in the news... Marilyn Forbes, a reporter for the Daily Courier, wrote a story about the adult ed. classes in Mt. Pleasant.  3rd Annual Celebration of Achievement - Adult Education, Wednesday, October 6, 2004The Private Industry Council's free Adult Education classes have a new home in Monessen. PIC is now holding classes at the Monessen Business Building>, located at 435 Donner Avenue, Suite 370, in Monessen. Click for full story...  Yurcisin Named Committee Chair of PA PartnersThe Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Tim Yurcisin, has been named Chair of the Personnel Committee of Pennsylvania Partners and a member of the association's 12-member Executive Committee. Click for full story...  Steve Courson Activity Zone OpenedDuring Literacy Night at the North Union center on May 25, 2006, Head Start dedicated the "Steve Courson Activity Zone", a children's work-out center devoted to improving childhood fitness, in memory of the late Steve Courson who worked with Head Start of Fayette County as a Health and Wellness Consultant. Click for more stories and pictures... The PA CareerLink, Westmoreland, the Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board (WIB), and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), partnered to host Education and Career Day 2006. The event was held on Monday, May 8, 2006, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. at the PA CareerLink, Westmoreland site Click for more information...  Masontown Head Start Open HouseThe Head Start/Early Head Start Division of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), sponsored an Open House on Thursday, May 4 at 5:30 at the Masontown Head Start Center, located on River Avenue, Masontown, PA. Special guest for Masontown's Open House was Mr. Allen Kukovich, Director of the Southwest Regional Office of Governor Edward G. Rendell. Click for full story and pictures... The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a recipient of the 2005 Community Impact Award by the Dominion Foundation. Click for more information...  Telecommunications Center now operationalThe Center features state-of-the-art equipment that will enable individuals to view trainings and information that originate in-house, via the Internet, and via satellite feed from state, federal, and private sources. Click for more information and a welcome video...  Even Start's Family Literacy Night - Journey Into SpaceMarch's Literacy Night focused on a science theme, and was attended by nearly 80 children and adults. The evening began with PIC's own Rebecca Price, dressed as The Cat in the Hat, reading There's No Place Like Space, written by Tish Rabe. The book is a Cat in the Hat's Learning Library book that takes the reader on a wild trip to visit the nine planets of our solar system, along with the Cat in the Hat, Thing One, and Thing Two. Rebecca also showed the children the order of the planets in space, which all the children enjoyed tremendously.. Click for full story...  Even Start's Family Literacy Night - I'm a ManateeThis sing-song book follows a young boy's imaginative transformation into a manatee and the remarkable ways in which he describes his underwater life. A total of 37 children listened to the stories and performed along as Rebecca Price read I'm a Manatee. All families in attendance received a copy of the book to enjoy again at home. Click for full story...  Even Start's Family Literacy Night - Tacky the Penguinis a book that tells the story of the odd penguin Tacky, whose wacky actions embarrass his penguin friends. However, only Tacky's unique way of handling situations saves his proper and attractive friends from hunters. All families in attendance received a copy of the book to enjoy again at home. Click for full story...  PIC Receives Grant from the ADA Foundation's Harris FundWe are pleased to announce that we have received a $5,000 grant to support a children's oral health care project from the Harris Fund for Children's Dental Health for the Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County programs. Click for full story...  Head Start of Fayette County Dedicates Socialization Roomat its North Union Head Start Center in memory of Raymond N. Carolla. Click for full story...  Private Industry Council Receives Grant from Wal-MartWe are pleased to announce that we have received a $1,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation. The funds will be used as supplemental program support dollars to assist PIC in achieving its fall 2005 objectives... Click for full story... Private Industry Council Receives Grant from Target for Literacy NightWe are pleased to announce that the PIC has received a $2,100 grant from Target for a childhood literacy night program. The literacy night project is a childhood literacy program that will serve children up to the age of twelve. Click for full story...  Fayette County Careerlink Assists Hurricane Katrina Survivors74 year old Joseph Yodonza, a Katrina evacuee from Metairie, LA, was born in Republic, PA. After the destruction occurred in Louisiana, he chose to come back to Fayette County to live in the area in which he was raised and seek the help of a few relatives who still reside here. Click for full story...  Disaster Clean Up Crew Completes Another SiteThe crew that is funded by a National Emergency Grant has completed a site at Linn Run State Park. Click for pictures and more info...
 Education and Technology Institute Receives Accredited StatusWe are pleased to announce that the Education and Technology Institute (ETI), has received accredited status from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). The grant term is for 3 years and extends through December 31, 2008. The Institute is also licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education's State Board of Private Licensed Schools. Read more ...  Steve Courson's Health and Wellness Quarterly Newsletters:4th Quarter- TEACHING OUR CHILDREN BASIC NUTRITION AND EXERCISE
 Head Start Director Graduates from Head Start- Johnson & Johnson Management Fellows ProgramColette Sandzimier completed the specialized management training that helps Head Start directors gain both executive and entrepreneurial management skills that will enable them to better serve the nation's economically disadvantaged children and families. Read more ...  Disaster Clean Up Crew Completes Another SiteThe crew that is funded by a National Emergency Grant has completed a site in Jeannette, at Bull Run Dam. Click for pictures and more info...
 Albert Gallatin Computerbuild comes to an end.Students involved with Computer Build completed an actual 9-week computer assembly course at Albert Gallatin Area High School... Click for more info...
 Disaster Clean Up Crew Completes SiteThe crew that is funded by a National Emergency Grant has completed a site in Northmoreland. Click for pictures and more info...
 Derry Students Visit Altoona AreaOn April 28, students from Derry Area High School, involved in PROMISES and Computerbuild, visited the campus of Penn State Altoona and the Pennsylvania's Railroad Museum. Click for more info...  PIC Hosts LuncheonPA Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development, Sandi Vito, addressed Governor Rendell's investments in Education and Workforce Programs. Click for more info...  PIC Receives Community Foundation of Fayette County GrantThe Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $2,375 grant from the Community Foundation of Fayette County for use with the Fayette CareerLink JOBS Expo (FCJE), which will be held Monday, April 25, 2005, at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. Click for more info... As an operating partner and Title 1 provider for the Westmoreland and Fayette CareerLinks, we would like to extend congratulations to the Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Area (WIA) and the CareerLink staff for being recognized for high performance. Click for more info... Adult Education Classes in the news... Marilyn Forbes, a reporter for the Daily Courier, wrote a story about the adult ed. classes in Mt. Pleasant. Click to read article.
 National Emergency Grant used locally - A crew has been cleaning up several sites, affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ivan, in Westmoreland county.
2nd Quarter- LOW IMPACT CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING
 Message Board - A place for the public to post questions and receive answers.A permanent link has also been added on the left  PIC has WON a 2004 People Do Matter Award from the Allegheny Conference on Community Development & Affiliates.
 Winter Holiday Party - EVEN START, Thursday, December 16, 2004
 Downtown Pittsburgh - Derry PROMISES, Saturday, December 4, 2004
 Halloween Party - Even Start, Thursday, October 28, 2004
4th Quarter '04 - USING DIET & EXERCISE TO COMBAT NICOTINE 3rd Annual Celebration of Achievement - Adult Education, Wednesday, October 6, 2004
 Grand Opening - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Greensburg, August 27, 2004
 Summer Manufacturing Career Exploration students give final presentations to area companies.
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