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# Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc.

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## Posts

- [3rd Annual Drone Showcase a Soaring Success](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/3rd-annual-drone-showcase-a-soaring-success/) - 3rd Annual Drone Showcase a Soaring Success Interested in learning to fly a drone? PIC can help! See link to Daily Courier coverage of the event: https://www.dailycourier.com/articles/pic-3rd-drone-showcase-deemed-a-soaring-success/
- [Experience Works! and the Waypoint Youth and Community Center- The Outpost River’s Edge Eatery](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/experience-works-and-the-waypoint-youth-and-community-center-the-outpost-rivers-edge-eatery/) - Experience Works News: Outpost River's Edge Eatery While the youth in the Experience Works Program work at the Outpost, they learn how to run a business from a day to day aspect.
- [Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette Bulletin Board Activities](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/head-start-and-early-head-start-of-fayette-bulletin-board-activities/) - Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette Bulletin Board Activities Our Head Start of Fayette Instructors and Aides have been working hard to adapt their classrooms and lessons during this time of virtual learning. Both virtual lessons and take home activities are being utilized to provide our children exciting learning opportunities. Click the hyperlink
- [Ready to Return!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/ready-to-return/) - Click the link below to read about the Childrens' return to the Head Start Classrooms!.....In their OWN words! Ready to Return!
- ["Spring" Into PIC upcoming Events!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/spring-into-pic-upcoming-events/) - Spring into PIC Events Mark your calendar for these upcoming "Spring" PIC events!
- [The Importance of Parent Involvement](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-importance-of-parent-involvement/) - "One of the biggest challenges for families with children is adapting to virtual learning. As a teacher, we were taught to provide experiences that support the individual learning styles of students." Read more about individual learning styles and parent involvement. The-Importance-of-Parent-Involvement
- [Experience Really Works!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/experience-really-works/) - Julian Naphier is a participant in PIC's Experience Works! program. Click here to read his story Experience Works!
- [Fayette County Virtual Career Expo](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/fayette-county-virtual-career-expo/) - The Fayette County PA CareerLink recently collaborated with the WIB and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce to host a Virtual Career Expo! Click here to find out more about the recent Fayetee County Virtual Career Expo
- [Successful Tips for Virtual Interviews](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/successful-tips-for-virtual-interviews/) - Many companies are using Zoom and other platforms to interview potential employees. Click the link below for some tips for a successful virtual job interview. Successful Tips for Virtual Interviews
- [Coming Soon.....CLEP Testing](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/coming-soon-clep-testing/) - CLEP testing will soon become another service provided by PIC! Click the link to read the details CLEP Website article
- [PIC IT Staff help Aliquippa School District get Drone program "Off the Ground"](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-it-staff-help-aliquippa-school-district-get-drone-program-off-the-ground/) - Click the link to read the article below with information from IT Supervisor Mark Shotter about the PA Smart Grant Drone Program
- [New PIC Program   -    Youth Re-Entry](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/new-pic-program-youth-re-entry/) - PIC's new program funded by a Grant through the Westmoreland/Fayette Workforce Investment Board, will help individuals ages 18 to 24 with meeting their career path goals. Click on the link to find out more information and the incentives associated with this new program! Youth Re-Entry Program
- [Happy Mother's Day from DADS MATTER](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/happy-mothers-day-from-dads-matter/) - Happy Mothers Day! Please click the link to enjoy an article from the PIC DADS MATTER PROGRAM! DADS MATTER Article
- [PIC Awarded Digital Literacy Grants](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-awarded-digital-literacy-grants/) - PIC has been awarded 2 Digital Literacy Grants from the PA Department of Labor and Industry. Click the link below to read about the initiative to help PA residents gain computer skills to become more competitive in today's workforce. Digital Literacy Website Article
- [Easing Daily Transitions](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/easing-daily-transitions/) - We all go through transitions everyday. Click the link below to read about transitions children go through every day and how to help them cope. Easing Daily Transitions for Young Children
- [School Bus Safety](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/school-bus-safety/) - Summer is just beginning, but the school year will be here before we know it. Please click on the link for tips about safety on the school bus. Safety on Our Buses
- [Virtual Socialization](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/virtual-socialization/) - The Head Start / Early Head Start of Fayette County has posted many videos on their You Tube page to encourage virtual socialization. Click the link below for the details! Virtual Socialization
- [New Beginnings!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/new-beginnings/) - The PA CareerLink offices in Alle Kiski, Lemont Furnace, and Youngwood offer many services; job search, career pathways, workshops, and assistance with unemployment to name a few. This article covers all the ways individuals can make a fresh start! Click the link to find out how the PA CareerLink can help you! New Beginnings
- [Benefits of CLASS and Teacher Child Interactions](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/benefits-of-class-and-teacher-child-interactions/) - When working in the early childhood setting every moment a teacher and child interact is an opportunity to develop positive relationships.
- [Mike Kelly Toyota donates $2,000 to ETI Driving School  for Fayette County residents](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/mike-kelly-toyota-donates-2000-to-eti-driving-school-for-fayette-county-residents/) - Uniontown, PA – Mike Kelly Toyota, located at 1 Mary Jane Wood Drive in Uniontown, Pa wrote a $2,000 check to the newly created Education and Technology Institute (ETI) Driving School, a division of Private Industry Council Westmoreland / Fayette Inc. (PIC). “We are elated to receive this donation from Mike Kelly Toyota,” said
- [PIC Connection Show from April 2019 -- DRONE SHOWCASE](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-connection-show-from-april-2019-drone-showcase/) - Students from three area high school show off their final drone project. As part of Private Industry Council's Drone Education Program.
- [PIC Connection Podcast 12/9/20](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-connection-podcast/) - Special guest and new Vice President of Education and Workforce Development Michel Keller joins hosts Anna McClain and Alec Italiano to talk about holiday side hustles to earn some extra cash this time of year!
- [You make PIC Smile!-Amazon Smile!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/you-make-pic-smile-amazon-smile/) - Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/ Fayette, Inc. (PIC)—no fees, no extra cost. This is a great way to give, without spending any ‘extra’. This option is available year-round, so while you are holiday shopping or shopping for supplies, ect. Use Amazon Smile and
- [Ten Tips to Protect Your Mental Health During Quarantine](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/ten-tips-to-protect-your-mental-health-during-quarantine/) - As the months of the Coronavirus outbreak stretch on and families continue to quarantine as much as possible, mental health has become a priority. The isolation and lack of socialization that has come along with quarantine can have a devastating impact on an individual. Educating yourself on how to protect your mental health has become
- [Pick PIC for Your Socially-Distanced Meeting Needs](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pick-pic-for-your-socially-distanced-meeting-needs/) - The work world and even simple meetings have changed drastically since the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses still need to operate and have space and technology to train staff, either in precautious manner, or virtually. The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC) is a local non-profit organization that has been serving the communities of Southwestern Pennsylvania
- [Community Collaborations: Monessen Wi-Fi Project](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/community-collaborations-monessen-wi-fi-project/) - The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/ Fayette, Inc. (PIC) and the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County responds to the ever changing needs of our community. The Foundation in collaboration with the Henry L. Hillman Foundation, has supported a new program that will provide Wi-Fi units Pack’ devices will connect multiple devices allowing students, and family
- [PIC Connection Podcast 10/30/2020](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-connection-podcast-10-30-2020/) - This weeks Podcast hosts talk with Vice President of Business Services, Sean Sypolt, about some tips and tricks for enjoying a safe and fun Halloween.
- [PIC Connection Podcast 10/28/2020](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-connection-podcast-10-28-2020/) - This weeks PIC Connection Podcast hosts talk with new CEO and President Shujuane Martin on where her vision for the company is heading.
- [New Driving School at ETI](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/new-driving-school-at-eti/) - Learning how to drive can be an experience for all parties involved. While the student is eager to finally get behind the wheel and have their first glimpse of freedom, the person in the passenger’s seat could be feeling some very different emotions. With the COVID-19 pandemic making many sorts of changes on how people
- [PA CareerLink® Open for Service](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pa-careerlink-open-for-service/) - PA CareerLink® offices in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties are currently open for business by appointments only. Due to COVID- 19 restrictions we must limit the number of individuals inside our offices. It is very easy to schedule an appointment to Job Search and work on your resume, use the computers in the CRC or meet
- [PIC Connection Podcast 10/14/2020](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-connection-podcast-10-14-2020/) - In this weeks PIC Connection Podcast, the hosts and guest, Collin Beattie, discuss how PIC uses Hatch to provide education to children ages 3-5.
- [PIC Connection Podcast 10/09/2020](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-connection-podcast-10-09-2020/) - This weeks PIC Connection Podcast talks with Dick Holler, Talent Acquisition leader, about virtual interviewing tips.
- [PIC Connection Podcast 9/30/2020](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-connection-podcast-9-30-2020/) - In this weeks PIC Connection Podcast, we talk with former President/CEO, Tim Yurcisin, and speak with him about his time here at PIC and hear his final thoughts before he retires.
- [PIC Connection Podcast 9/25/2020](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-connection-podcast-9-25-2020/) - This weeks PIC Connection Podcast talks with Andy Dorsey, ETI Driving School Instructor, about the new Driving School that the Education and Technology Institute now has.
- [The Importance of Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-importance-of-parent-involvement-in-early-childhood-education/) - Some of a child’s most important development happens during their preschool years. By taking an active role in the early childhood education (ECE) process, parents can help ensure that their child has all the support they need to develop to their full potential – emotionally and academically. That is why programs like Pre-K Counts, Head
- [DADS MATTER donates for shoe drive hosted by the Greater Latrobe Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/dads-matter-donates-for-shoe-drive-hosted-by-the-greater-latrobe-laurel-valley-chamber-of-commerce/) - On Thursday, September 24, 2020, L. Michelle Ferguson (DADS MATTER Program Supervisor) and Daniel Bell (Database Specialist) dropped off new and gently worn shoes to the Greater Latrobe Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce in downtown Latrobe to support their shoe drive. The Chamber, which seeks to promote a vibrant economic climate in which businesses can
- [Helping Children to Identify Emotions and Use Calm Down Techniques](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/helping-children-to-identify-emotions-and-use-calm-down-techniques-2/) - Children sometimes have a hard time expressing their emotions the same way adults do. Often times they do not have the words to express their emotions which then causes them to act out in an aggressive manner. We can help our children understand and express their emotions by: Giving children opportunities to identify emotions Helping
- [IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTATIVE CARE](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/importance-of-preventative-care/) - Preventative Care is the care you receive to prevent illnesses or diseases, and includes counseling to prevent health problems. Preventative Care is important because it helps you stay healthy and access prompt treatment when necessary, and it can also help reduce your overall medical expenses. Many types of screenings and tests can catch a disease
- [PIC Connection Podcast 9/11/2020](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-connection-podcast-9-11-2020/) - This weeks PIC Connection Podcast hosts talk with Maegan Kelly, Youth Specialist, to talk about the Experience Works Program.
- [PIC Connection Podcast 9/4/2020](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-connection-podcast-9-4-2020/) - This weeks PIC Connection Podcast hosts talk about the impact Covid-19 has had on the company and how PIC was still able to provide services during that time.
- [Uniontown Community Food Distribution](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/connellsville-community-food-distribution/) - Since the beginning of COVID-19, Fresh Fire Church has been distributing food out to the community every week. Fresh Fire Church is located at 171 Connellsville St. Uniontown, PA. Pastor Adam and his church try their best every week to make sure that no family is turned away. They distribute a box of produce and
- [Child Care During COVID- The New Normal](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/child-care-during-covid-the-new-normal/) - The New Normal In a world where the word normal now looks different than ever before, the Child Care Partnership of Fayette County keeps providing services and supporting families enrolled. With parents still needing care for their children while they work, daycare centers need to be open, but how do you keep the children safe
- [PIC Connection Podcast 8/28/2020](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-connection-podcast-8-28-2020/) - Join Private Industry Council president and staff on a discussion of some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about Private Industry Council (PIC).
- [PIC Announces Promotion of Shujuane L. Martin as President and Chief Executive Officer](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-announces-promotion-of-shujuane-l-martin-as-president-and-chief-executive-officer/) - This year marks a significant milestone for the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/ Fayette, Inc. (PIC). For the past thirty-seven years, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tim Yurcisin, has led the organization in service to the community. Tim has been a part of PIC from the beginning. His initiative and dedication led to his progression
- [State Offering Small Business Relief Grants](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/state-offering-small-business-relief-grants/) - The State of Pennsylvania is offering grants to small businesses. There are eligibility requirements, but the application is open through August 28th, 2020 More info is at https://pabusinessgrants.com/
- [E.A.R.N. Your Resource for Employment Advancement and Retention](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/e-a-r-n-your-resource-for-employment-advancement-and-retention/) - The Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) is funded through the Department of Human Services (DHS). EARN been re-designed for the 2020-2021 Program Year. EARN’s primary emphasis in the past years has been on employment for clients. The re-design is to provide a range of services to meet individuals’ needs, including access to education and
- [Preschool STEM Classrooms Open!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/preschool-stem-classrooms-open/) - Check out our virtual tour of the STEM Classrooms which was filmed live on Facebook on Friday July 31, 2020.
- [The ADA Celebrates 30 Years!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-ada-celebrates-30-years/) - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. Throughout the year and on the ADA Anniversary, the ADA National Network recognizes this landmark event and the important work to promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities. The following outlines how businesses can implement 'best practices' for
- [Earn while you Learn at PIC!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/earn-while-you-learn-at-pic/) - The Private Industry Council takes pride in being an employer who gives people the opportunity to grow while on the job in our Head Start programs located in Beaver and Fayette Counties. We accomplish this by offering an entry-level Instructor Aide positions to applicants with a high school diploma/GED and experience working with children ages
- [Preschool STEM Classrooms Virtual Grand Opening!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/preschool-stem-classrooms-virtual-grand-opening/) - Join us for a live ‘Grand Opening” virtual tour of the NEW Preschool STEM classrooms at: the Connellsville Township building, and the Head Start locations in the Beaver Valley Mall and Lemont Furnace. The Private Industry Council has created these classrooms for young learners to explore explore sequential thinking and problem solving. Click here: STEM
- [The Balance: Working from Home](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-balance-working-from-home/) - Picture it, March 2020 the world is experiencing a new Pandemic. You are a single parent who is now working from home. This story was actually a reality for many parents across the United States. Then the real struggle of how to balance work and home. I to have struggled with this. As management, we
- [Why DADS MATTER: The Significance of a Father’s Influence](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/why-dads-matter-the-significance-of-a-fathers-influence/) - Many people have played a role in shaping who you are. But one figure has an influence on your life like no other: your father. (Travers 2016) Anyone can father a child, but being a dad takes a lifetime. Fathers play a role in every child’s life that cannot be filled by others. This role
- [Your business can benefit from tax credits! Click to learn more!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/your-business-can-benefit-from-tax-credits-click-to-learn-more/) - EITC Lunch and Learn
- [Your 'One Stop' for Employment Services](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/your-one-stop-for-employment-services/) - From its network of one-stop shops throughout Pennsylvania, PA CareerLink® has transformed how jobseekers find family-sustaining jobs and how businesses and organizations locate new employees and help train their staff. In Westmoreland and Fayette counties, the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette operates and manages the CareerLink® offices in Lemont Furnace (Fayette), New Kensington (Alle-Kiski)
- [Business Tax Credits Benefit the Community](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/business-tax-credits-benefit-the-community/) - Over the past several years, the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC) has worked to bring quality educational programs to the communities we serve in: Westmoreland, Fayette, Allegheny, and Beaver Counties. Through the Department of Community and Economic Development, PIC has been designated as an Educational Improvement Organization. PIC ’s participation in the EITC
- [PIC Providing Work Experience to the Youth of Fayette and Westmoreland Counties](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-providing-work-experience-to-the-youth-of-fayette-and-westmoreland-counties/) - The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette Inc. (PIC) always looks for exciting opportunities for the youth in the Westmoreland and Fayette Counties to explore the many jobs that are right in their own backyards. The goal of this program is to provide participants with their first job experience and hopefully a chance of hire after
- [Returning to Work Post Coronavirus](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/returning-to-work-post-coronavirus/) - As cities, states, and workplaces begin to reopen, COVID-19 will not be gone, nor will the concerns of workers. Reopening businesses will come with challenges and people will respond differently to being back at work. Minimizing employees’ potential exposure to COVID-19 must be a top priority for the company/employer. It is also important for the
- [What Happens to the Youngest Learners During This Crisis?](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/what-happens-to-the-youngest-learners-during-this-crisis/) - Early-childhood learning continues, but it looks different now Our early childhood centers that were normally alive with children have become quiet. Students' artwork still hang in the rooms and hallways, cubbies are still filled with items from the last time everyone met prior to the shutdown, just no children during these unprecedented times. COVID-19 has
- [Pre-K Counts Unveils new ONLINE APPLICATION](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pre-k-counts-unveils-new-online-application/) - We would like to announce that all applications for the Pre-K Counts Program are now being accepted online. The application can be found below. Thank you and please contact us with any questions! Pre-K Counts ONLINE Family Application
- [Tips for Working from Home](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/tips-for-working-from-home/) - Social distancing practices have been mandated across the entire country and many employers have switched to a working from home basis. While working from home may sound exciting, there are many challenges that can be faced such as: issues with technology, separating work life from home life, taking care of children, physical and mental health,
- [Health insurance options for those affected by job loss](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/health-insurance-options-for-those-affected-by-job-loss/) - For many of these Americans, losing a job doesn’t just create worry about providing for their families. It also raises concerns about protecting their health during a pandemic. About half of all Americans get their health insurance through their employer, so for many people, being newly unemployed brings with it uncertainty about how to navigate
- [Governor Wolf Extends School Closure for Remainder of Academic Year](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/governor-wolf-extends-school-closure-for-remainder-of-academic-year/) - Continuing his efforts to protect the health and safety of students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The governor made the decision in consultation with Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Secretary of Education Pedro
- [Hello from Fayette County Head Start / Early Head Start Staff](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/hello-from-fayette-county-head-start-early-head-start-staff/) - Dear Fayette County Head Start/Early Head Start Families and Friends, We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. We encourage you to continue following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines using social distancing and good health habits. Although we are working remotely, we are all still here for you
- [Pre-K Counts Program Still Accepting Applications!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pre-k-counts-program-still-accepting-applications/) - Please know that the Pre-K Counts program is taking applications! If interested, email us at prekcounts@privateindustrycouncil.com and an application will be emailed. Thank you!
- [Hello from Beaver County Head Start / Early Head Start Staff](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/hello-from-beaver-county-head-start-early-head-start-staff/) - Dear Head Start / Early Head Start Families and Friends, We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. We encourage you to continue following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines using social distancing and good health habits. Although we are working remotely, we are all still here for you
- [Social Service Resources, Agencies for Fayette County Residents](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/social-service-resources-agencies-for-fayette-county-residents/) - Agencies include Head Start / Early Head Start of Fayette County, WIC, IBHS (formerly FCBH), CYS, and Salvation Army by Angela Krch On February 28, 2020, Early Head Start of Fayette County was pleased to offer Social Service Training to our Family Resource Specialists (FRS), Home-based instructors, Integrated Service Aides (ISA), and Family Service Workers
- [PIC Weekly Radio Show -- 3/18/2020 -- PIC PROGRAM UPDATES due to COVID-19 -- Unemployment Claim Info](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-weekly-radio-show-3-18-2020-pic-program-updates-due-to-covid-19-unemployment-claim-info/) - Join host Doug McDonough and guest Alec Italiano as they update us on all Private Industry Council program updates and information along with some information to know about filing for unemployment during PA's partial shutdown due to the Corona Virus / COVID-19. Those programs are Head Start / Early Head Start for Fayette and Beaver
- [Things To Do With Your Children While They Are Home From School](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/things-to-do-with-your-children-while-they-are-home-from-school/) - Here at Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County, a program of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc., we, “meet the unique needs of children ages birth to five and their families by providing quality education, health services, and experiences that promote parent involvement, school readiness and community engagement.” We believe that parents/caregivers are
- [Importance of Social and Emotional Development in Young Children](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/importance-of-social-and-emotional-development-in-young-children/) - Those of us who are in the field of Early Childhood Education know the importance of social and emotional development. It is the true foundation of school readiness. If a child is socially and emotionally prepared for learning, the ABC’s and 1, 2, 3 will come easier. Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County, a
- [The Benefits of Early Intervention](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-benefits-of-early-intervention/) - Children grow and learn at their own pace. Some parents may be of the opinion that children will “catch up” to their peers in their own time. While that may be true for some children, recognizing and proactively seeking services when infants, toddlers, or preschoolers seem to be falling behind, are often key to securing
- [Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County Recruitment for the 2020-2021 School Year](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/head-start-early-head-start-of-fayette-county-recruitment-for-the-2020-2021-school-year/) - Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County, a program of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), will be taking applications for our locations throughout Fayette County for the 2020-2021 school year, beginning in March. We will be hosting a Community Day on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 4 different locations, from 10AM to
- [Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County Recruitment for the 2020-2021 School Year](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/head-start-early-head-start-of-beaver-county-recruitment-for-the-2020-2021-school-year/) - Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County, a program of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), will be taking applications for our locations throughout Beaver County for the 2020-2021 school year, beginning in March. We will be hosting a Community Day on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 from 10am -7pm at our Beaver Valley
- [The National Family Development Credential Program](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-national-family-development-credential-program/) - With the right resources and support, families and communities thrive. In response to providing family workers a training that will enable them to practice skills and competencies of strength based family support in order to help families thrive, the Family Development Credential program was created. The National Family Development Credential Program (FDC) is a professional
- [The Effects of Second and Third Hand Smoke on Our Children](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-effects-of-second-and-third-hand-smoke-on-our-children/) - Second and third hand smoke can affect children from as early as the point of conception and can have lasting, if not deadly, effects on them. Second hand smoke is the exposure to smoke coming from a tobacco product or being exhaled by a smoker. The smoke contains a mixture of more than 7,000 chemicals
- [PIC Podcast #5 - Eating Healthy](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-podcast-5-eating-healthy/) - Check out episode #5 of the PIC Podcast where your hosts are joined by Myra Emge for Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County and Adam Burda Nutrition Specialist for Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County and we discuss healthy affordable eating and how to keep your family on a budget. Recipes from
- [PIC Podcast #4 - Holiday Safety](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-podcast-4-holiday-safety/) - Check out episode #4 of the PIC Podcast where your hosts are joined by Joyce Bendishaw, Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) Manager for Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver and Fayette Counties and Dusty Snyder for Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County where we discuss holiday safety tips and how to keep
- [PA Pre-K Counts: Helping Build a Brighter Future](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pa-pre-k-counts-helping-build-a-brighter-future-2/) - The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette Inc.’s Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program provides an exceptional learning opportunity for preschoolers. PA Pre-K Counts is a high-quality pre-kindergarten education program for 3- and 4-year-olds in Pennsylvania with a focus on children at risk of academic failure because of income (300% of the federal poverty level or a family
- [21st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool Programming](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/21st-century-community-learning-center-afterschool-programming/) - The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette Inc. is operating the 21st Century Learning Center Afterschool STEM Programs across 3 counties, including Beaver, Fayette and Westmoreland. Currently, afterschool classrooms are located in Aliquippa, New Brighton, Connellsville, Ligonier, Monessen and Southmoreland School Districts. The funding is provided to offer academic and enrichment opportunities to children, particularly students
- [Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty and Incredible Years Attentive Parenting Workshop](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/breaking-the-cycle-of-generational-poverty-and-incredible-years-attentive-parenting-workshop/) - Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County, a program of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. is collaborating with Dr Donald Sheffield, President of TAME, Inc. to align the Incredible Years parenting curriculum used by Head Start to promote positive parenting strategies to complement TAME Inc.’s workshops on escaping poverty leading to a road
- [Tips to Utilize Every Day In Your Classroom](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/tips-to-utilize-every-day-in-your-classroom/) - Like other days in your life, days as a teacher in the classroom will have you feeling excited and anxious all at the same time. Don't worry too much. Just take a deep breath, look around your decorated classroom, double-check those lesson plans, and remind yourself of all you've done to get your day off
- [Making Connections Everywhere](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/making-connections-everywhere/) - Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County, a program of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc., is proud to serve the community and partner with four Daycare centers in the area. The daycare centers we have the pleasure of working with are Noah’s Ark Daycare, Haynes Family Daycare, Rhyming Thyme Daycare and Precious Tots
- [How PA CareerLink® Partners Work Together to Work Better for You!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/how-pa-careerlink-partners-work-together-to-work-better-for-you/) - The PA CareerLink® is a one-stop job center designed to meet all of your employment needs. As the Title 1 provider at both the PA CareerLink® Westmoreland County located at the Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, the PA CareerLink® Alle-Kiski located in the Westmoreland County Community College in New Kensington and the PA CareerLink®
- [The Joys of the Holidays With Young Children](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-joys-of-the-holidays-with-young-children/) - Are you a parent of a young child? Have you ever been so busy with the Holidays that you realize that you haven’t spent that quality time with your child?
- [How To Stay Safe Online This Holiday Season](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/how-to-stay-safe-online-this-holiday-season/) - As the holiday season rapidly approaches, many of us will be looking at online retailers for our gift purchases. Unfortunately, the Internet is also home to certain risks such as malware, spam, and phishing. If you want to stay safe online, understanding these risks and knowing how to avoid them is important. Sticking with trusted,
- [Penn Hills PA Pre-K Counts Classroom Open House on Dec. 12, 2019](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/penn-hills-pre-k-classroom-open-house-on-dec-12-2019/) - Educators, Students and Parents joined staff from the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. to celebrate the opening of two PA Pre-K Counts Classrooms at Penn Hills High School. Below please find an article by Michael DiVittorio from the Tribune-Review on the event as well as pictures taken by PIC staff. Penn Hills pre-K classrooms
- [State Representative Josh Kail Visits Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/state-representative-josh-kail-visits-head-start-early-head-start-of-beaver-county/) - On November 26, 2019, the Head Start program had a special visitor, State Representative Josh Kail. Representative Kail met with representatives from...
- [The Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-life-cycle-of-the-monarch-butterfly/) - The students of Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County are learning firsthand about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly.
- [How to Toddler Proof Your Christmas Tree](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/how-to-toddler-proof-your-christmas-tree/) - There is nothing more amazing the seeing the magic of Christmas in a toddler’s eyes. Let’s be honest how many of us as children have pulled off the glass...
- [New Year’s Resolutions Equal Workplace Performance](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/new-years-resolutions-equal-workplace-performance/) - Now is the time to think about how you want to make a difference for the 2020 year. Consider relating your New Year’s Resolution to your daily job performance.
- [Grant Management – How Everyone Is Involved](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/grant-management-how-everyone-is-involved/) - PIC operates over two dozen programs and managing the grant funds requires both fiscal administration and corporate-wide compliance.
- [Together We Can Stop the Spread of Flu!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/together-we-can-stop-the-spread-of-flu/) - With flu season in full swing, it is important to know what the flu is, why it is dangerous and how getting a flu shot can protect you and your family.
- [Helping Children to Identify Emotions and Use Calm Down Techniques](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/helping-children-to-identify-emotions-and-use-calm-down-techniques/) - Children sometimes have a hard time expressing their emotions. Often times they do not have the words to express their emotions which causes them to act out.
- [PIC Podcast #1 - Head Start/Early Head Start FAQs](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-podcast-1-head-start-early-head-start-faqs/) - Check out the first episode of PIC Podcast as your hosts talk Head Start/Early Head Start and provide the answers to the questions you've been asking the most!
- [PIC Podcast #2 - Interviewing tips with Richard "Dick" Holler](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-podcast-2-interviewing-tips-with-richard-dick-holler/) - Dive into episode 2 of the PIC Podcast where your hosts find out what the top 5 interview mistakes are and how to avoid them.
- [PIC Podcast #3 – Fire Safety Tips with Debbie & Joyce](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-podcast-3-fire-safety-tips-with-debbie-joyce/) - Check out episode #3 of the PIC Podcast where we discuss fire safety tips and how to keep you and your children safe at home!
- [DADS MATTER Staff Take A Stand Against Human Trafficking](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/dads-matter-staff-take-a-stand-against-human-trafficking/) - Human trafficking is a phrase that has been in the headlines recently. The DADS MATTER Program recently participated in the 2019 Red Sand Project presented by the Blackburn Center.
- [PA CareerLink® FAQs](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pa-careerlink-faqs/) - Have you ever wondered what exactly the PA CareerLink® office is and how they can help you? Check out these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below!
- [Keeping Children Safe While Riding the School Bus](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/keeping-children-safe-while-riding-the-school-bus/) - Riding the bus for preschoolers can be both exciting and scary at the same time. Here are some tips to make children feel safe and secure while riding the bus:
- [The Royal Health Celebration](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-royal-health-celebration/) - Hear ye, hear ye! This is to proclaim this year’s Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette County’s Royal Health Celebration a success!
- [PIC to Offer Senior iPhone Classes](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-to-offer-senior-iphone-classes/) - PIC is working to help those within the community better understand how to use their iPhones and iPads with a new program designed for seniors.
- [Protect Against the Flu, Get Vaccinated](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/protect-against-the-flu-get-vaccinated/) - Flu season is quickly approaching and we need to make sure we are doing all we can to protect ourselves and the children and families we serve against the flu.
- [PIC and HATCH - A Case Study](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-and-hatch-a-case-study/) - In July of 2019, PIC was requested to participate in a case study conducted by Hatch® Early Learning on the use of their technologies in preschool classrooms.
- [PIC Offers CDL Training to 18-24 Year Olds](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-offers-cdl-training-to-18-24-year-olds/) - PIC has been awarded a grant by the Westmoreland-Fayette WIB to provide CDL training and other workforce skills to 18-24 year old at-risk young adults.
- [Private Industry Council Offers Conference and Meeting Rooms](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/private-industry-council-offers-conference-and-meeting-rooms/) - PIC's Greensburg Corporate Office, located at 219 Donohoe Road, PIC has numerous conference rooms for rent that can accommodate your meeting needs.
- [Helping to Battle the Opioid Crisis in Pennsylvania One Job at a Time](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/helping-to-battle-the-opioid-crisis-in-pennsylvania-one-job-at-a-time/) - Pennsylvania was one of the six states awarded the National Health Emergency Dislocated Workers Demonstration Grant administered by the Department of Labor & Industry
- [Getting High School Students Excited About STEM](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/getting-high-school-students-excited-about-stem/) - PIC has been looking for new and innovate ways to connect high school students with STEM education and workforce opportunities.
- [Time is on Our Side: Tardiness and School Success](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/time-is-on-our-side-tardiness-and-school-success/) - Regular attendance is vital to the success of a child’s education. PIC puts an emphasis on regular attendance as part of the Head Start/Early Head Start programs.
- [Experience Works! Career Exploration Field Trip](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/experience-works-career-exploration-field-trip/) - PIC has been providing successful youth summer work experience programs for over 30 years in both Westmoreland and Fayette Counties.
- [Head Start Recycles!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/head-start-recycles/) - The Head Start Connellsville 1 classroom recently wrapped up their unit on recycling where children learned about the importance of recycling and how it can save the earth.
- [Lions, Tigers, and Early Head Start, OH MY!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/lions-tigers-and-early-head-start-oh-my/) - On Wednesday June 26, 2019, Head Start children and families from Fayette County visited the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium.
- [The 2019 Employee of the Year Is...](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-2019-employee-of-the-year-is/) - Annually, the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. honors four exemplary employees as the Employee of the Year for their respective division.
- [Private Industry Council’s new leader strives to give back to community](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/private-industry-councils-new-leader-strives-to-give-back-to-community/) - Working at the Private Industry Council was the only work Shujuane Martin has known.
- [2019 Governor's Achievement Award](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/2019-governors-achievement-award/) - PWDA and the PA Dept. of Labor abd Industry jointly presented the 2019 Governor’s Achievement Award to local employer, Ford Business Machines, Inc.
- [PIC and the Development of Two STEM Centers at Aliquippa School District](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-and-the-development-of-two-stem-centers-at-aliquippa-school-district/) - The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. is working to develop and build two STEM Centers located at Aliquippa School District.
- [Mill Run Parent Group End of Year Event 2019](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/mill-run-parent-group-end-of-year-event-2019/) - The Mill Run Parent group held its end of year event on June 5, 2019. Our little superheroes convened at their headquarters at the Mill Run Pavilion of Justice.
- [Masontown 2 and PA One Books - May 2019 Not a Box](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/masontown-2-and-pa-one-books-may-2019-not-a-box/) - During a read aloud the book Not a Box, was read. After, the children were invited to use an ordinary box and pretend to be the character from the story.
- [7th Annual Parent Training Event 2018-2019](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/7th-annual-parent-training-event-2018-2019/) - The 7th Annual Parent Training Event was hosted in collaboration with area agencies with the theme of “Connections.”
- [Jump Start Your Career Here!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/jump-start-your-career-here/) - PIC is looking to hiring new smiling faces that are dedicated and willing to make a difference in their community. Are you that smiling face we’re looking for?
- [PA CareerLink®](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pa-careerlink/) - The PA CareerLink® is a “One-Stop” center providing an array of career and workforce development services to employers and job seekers.
- [DADS MATTER CDL Program](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/dads-matter-cdl-program/) - DADS MATTER Program is looking to assist 40 dads in obtaining their CDL Class A License and obtain employment by September 29, 2019.
- [Head Start Children Learn about Community Helpers with the Help of Disney Princesses](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/head-start-children-learn-about-community-helps-with-the-help-of-disney-princesses/) - Head Start/Early Head of Fayette County is doing big things! The Mt. Vernon and Lemont Furnace classrooms recently completed a study entitled Community Helpers
- [Will Your Child Be Ready?](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/will-your-child-be-ready/) - Will your child be ready for kindergarten? Why not give your child a Head Start? Beaver County Head Start/Early Head Start is currently accepting applications.
- [Head Start of Beaver County Move Up Day & Resource Fair](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/head-start-of-beaver-county-move-up-day-resource-fair/) - HS/EHS of Beaver County will be holding a resource fair on Friday May 24th beginning at 5 PM at the Community College of Beaver County in Monaca, PA.
- [Sock Hop and Clothes Swap](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/sock-hop-and-clothes-swap/) - The parents of 3 Head Start centers organized and hosted a Sock Hop and Clothes Swap to help HS and EHS families through a clothes and food drive.
- [Studies Used in Head Start Classrooms](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/studies-used-in-head-start-classrooms/) - Studies used in the Head Start classrooms are a crucial part of the curriculum. These studies allow children to explore chosen concepts in depth through utilizing various techniques such as KWL
- [Congressman Lamb Visits Beaver County Head Start/Early Head Start](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/congressman-lamb-visits-beaver-county-head-start-early-head-start/) - On March 19, 2019 Congressman Conor Lamb visited Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County to learn about the benefits of Head Start and Early Head Start.
- [DADS MATTER CDL Training](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/dads-matter-cdl-training/) - The DADS MATTER program has developed a partnership with the Douglas Education Center to deliver a CDL customized program for our DADS MATTER program participants.
- [2018-2019 Drone Education Program and Competition](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/2018-2019-drone-education-program-and-competition/) - On March 12, 2019, the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette Inc. (PIC) concluded the inaugural Drone Education Program and Competition. PIC’s Vice President of Business Services Sean Sypolt described the program as “An educational competition which provided area high school students with the skills necessary to fly a drone in order to construct a multi-media
- [Child Screen Time](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/child-screen-time/) - "Are children spending too much time in front of the screen?” This question is one of the many topics of debate among parents, physicians, and educators.
- [PIC's Innovative Approach to EARN](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pics-innovative-approach-to-earn/) - The EARN program operated by PIC is one of seven programs across the State of Pennsylvania to receive the Department of Human Services Innovation Grant.
- [Looking for a Few Good People](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/looking-for-a-few-good-people/) - The Private Industry Council currently employs 350 full and part-time employees in Southwestern PA and looking to expand this number.
- [Head Start’s Continued Use of Zonar and ZPass+ To Improve Bus Safety](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/head-starts-continued-use-of-zonar-and-zpass-to-improve-bus-safety/) - It is important for a Head Start program to have a trusted and safe transportation service for preschool age children.
- [Experience Works! Summer Work Experience Program](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/experience-works-summer-work-experience-program/) - The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette Inc. is gearing up for the Experience Works! Program of 2019. Do you know someone between the ages of 16 and 24 that is looking to work locally and make $9.00 per hour? If so, send them to PIC! This program is focused around both in school and out
- [PIC Uses Technology to Increase Business Services](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-uses-technology-to-increase-business-services/) - PIC has always embraced the use of technology to help support its mission.
- [Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County Celebrates Male Involvement](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/head-start-early-head-start-of-beaver-county-celebrates-male-involvement/) - To encourage and support fathers and/or male role models of children in the Head Start/ Early Head Start program of Beaver County created a Male Involvement Committee.
- [PA Pre-K Counts: Helping Build a Brighter Future](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pa-pre-k-counts-helping-build-a-brighter-future/) - Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts provides an exceptional learning opportunity for preschoolers across Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties and prepares children for the phase of their lives, Kindergarten.
- [Experience Works! Summer Youth Work Experience Program](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/experience-works-summer-youth-work-experience-program/) - Learn more about the Experience Works! Summer Youth Work Experience Program!
- [Pearson VUE](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pearson-vue/) - The Private Industry Council Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC) is a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. Pearson VUE is a leader in computer based testing which offers 7 areas of credentialing: Academia & Admissions, Financial & Related Services, Government, Healthcare, Information Technology (IT), Military, US Licensing and Global Regulatory with hundreds of certifications available. As a test
- [Smart Classrooms: Kindergarten Readiness](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/smart-classrooms-kindergarten-readiness/) - Technology is so prevalent in today’s society that it is found in stores, our homes, the workplace, and has even made its way into our children’s classrooms. Chalkboards are being replaced with smartboards, books by e-books and paper and pens by tablets and laptops. School districts are pushing classroom technologies to better prepare students for
- [Is it Kris Kringle, Pelznickel, Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus?](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/is-it-kris-kringle-pelznickel-saint-nicholas-or-santa-claus/) - Is it Kris Kringle, Pelznickel, Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus? None of the above. It is just a kind gentleman from Georges Township in Fayette County, PA sharing goodwill and joy with local children. Who is this jolly fellow? His name is Ed Higinbotham a native of Grindstone, PA. who is a retired maintenance supervisor
- [If You Can’t Come To Us, Then We Will Come To You!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/if-you-cant-come-to-us-then-we-will-come-to-you/) - The PA CareerLink® Fayette County is proud to announce that we are taking our services on the road! The Mobile PA CareerLink® Fayette County is offering the same basic services that are located in our traditional setting, and is teaming up with our local libraries to meet the workforce development needs in those areas. Our
- [Fun Activities to Do with Your Children This Holiday Season](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/fun-activities-to-do-with-your-children-this-holiday-season/) - The Holidays are the perfect time to establish heartwarming traditions that foster a deeper connection with your children. As crazy as the time leading up to winter break is, it’s easy to let the break slip away without having fun and accomplishing the not so fun things that you have planned. While not necessarily
- [What is the PA CareerLink® and what can it do for me?](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/what-is-the-pa-careerlink-and-what-can-it-do-for-me/) - What is the PA CareerLink® and what can it do for me?
- [The Future is Drone](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/the-future-is-drone/) - The earliest unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV, in the history of drones was first seen in 1839 when Austrian soldiers attacked the city of Venice, Italy with unmanned balloons filled with explosives. While some of the Austrian balloons were successful, a number of them blew back and bombed the Austrians’ own lines. Though the balloons
- [Jump with Jill](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/jump-with-jill/) - Over the past month, elementary and pre-kindergarten students across Beaver, Fayette and Westmoreland counties have been getting excited about healthy eating and Jumping with Jill! The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. has been bringing the Emmy-nominated Jump with Jill rock and roll nutrition experience to schools across the region. Students from Aliquippa, Ligonier Valley,
- [Operating Engineers Selection Test Prep](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/operating-engineers-selection-test-prep/) - Flyer for Operating Engineers Selection Test Prep
- [Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette Inc. Announces A Promotion](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/private-industry-council-of-westmoreland-fayette-inc-announces-a-promotion/) - Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette Inc. announces the promotion of Shujuane (Brown) Martin to Senior Vice President of Early Childhood
- [PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF WESTMORELAND/FAYETTE, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES AND PROMOTIONS](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/private-industry-council-of-westmoreland-fayette-inc-announces-new-hires-and-promotions/) - New hires and promotions for the month of September 2018
- [Munch, Mingle and Move 2018](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/munch-mingle-and-move-2018/) - Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County held their 13th annual Munch, Mingle, and Move Event on May 24, 2018 at the Jumonville Retreat Center

## Pages

- [Payroll](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/timeforcectrisolved/) - TimeForce/CTR/iSolved Timesheets Payroll Forms
- [Corporate Documents](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/corporate-documents/)
- [Workers Comp](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/workers-comp/)
- [Performance Evaluation](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/performance-evaluation/) - WRITEABLE Performance Evaluation WRITEABLE Probationary Review
- [Organization Charts](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/organization-charts/)
- [ETI](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/eti/)
- [Thank you for submitting your information to Head Start/Early Head Start!](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/thank-you-for-your-application-to-fayette-county-head-start/) - Dear Parents/Guardians, Thank you for your interest in the Head Start/Early Head Start program! We offer early learning programs for pregnant women and families with children ages birth to 5 years at NO COST to you! Please be patient, a staff person will call or stop at your house to complete the application. It may take up
- [ETI Driving School Payment Options](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/eti-driving-school-payment-options/) - There are several ways to pay for ETI Driving School: Pay online using a credit card or PayPal PLEASE NOTE: There will be a processing fee for using this method. Those costs have been built into the payment options below. ETI Driving School Permit Option $51.75 USD On-the-Road Instruction $309.00 USD Permit Prep AND On-the-Road
- [ETI Driving School](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/eti-driving-school/) - Private Industry Council, through the Education and Technology Institute, is now offering DRIVING SCHOOL! For people who need a driver’s permit, the charge is $50.00 for a maximum of 4 hours of virtual/ online instruction prior to the permit test. Additional sessions may be purchased for $25.00/session. For people who need behind the wheel sessions,
- [General Documents](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/general-documents/)
- [Maintenance Training Video(s)](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/maintenance-training-videos/) - For more training, check out these videos below!
- [Purchase Order](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/purchase-order/) - Please Note: The Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order forms are now combined into 1 form. Full instructions are in the Purchase Order form below. Purchase Order
- [Westmoreland CareerLink Job Fair - 5/26/21](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/westmoreland-careerlink-job-fair/)
- [Youth Re-Entry Program](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/youth-re-entry-program/) - Let us help you get back on track - calling all young adults who have been involved with the Juvenile Justice System Are you between the ages of 18 & 24 with a previous experience with the Juvenile Justice System? Do you live in Westmoreland or Fayette county and are currently unemployed? Is transportation or
- [Parent Training Event](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/fchs-parent-event/)
- [Virtual Legal Education & Career Workshop -- April 29, 2021](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/virtual-legal-education-career-workshop-april-29-2021/)
- [Middle School Summer Exploration Camp](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/middle-school-summer-exploration-camp/) - The Private Industry Council is pleased to offer... Bring Your 'A' Game Summer Exploration Camp For Middle School Students (currently in 6th to 8th grade) in Westmoreland or Fayette Counties Explore Manufacturing, Health Care, and Information Technology! There are three different camps throughout the Westmoreland / Fayette County area: Monessen Area from June 21 -
- [Pre-K Online Application ](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pre-k-online-application/) - Dear Parent/Guardian: Thank you for your interest in the PA Pre-K Counts program. Please upload the following documents with your application: 1. Your annual household income 2. Your child’s birth certificate According to program regulations, annual household income (earned and unearned) is required to establish eligibility. The following are included in determining annual income: a.
- [Drone Education Program](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/drone-education-program/) - The drone education program is for students currently in high school and are either a junior or senior. There are two parts to the program; an education portion and a work experience portion. The education portion is 45 hours and will teach the student how to fly a drone and record video / take pictures
- [Pregnant Women Application](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pregnant-women-application/)
- [PIC Job Descriptions](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-job-descriptions/)
- [Calendars/Schedules](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/calendarsschedules/) - Early Childhood Beaver County Head Start/Early Head Start Fayette County Head Start/Early Head Start Pre-K Counts PIC Clients
- [Benefits](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/benefits/) - General Info EAP Flier John Hancock
- [Head Start Job Descriptions](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/head-start-job-descriptions/) - Fayette County Beaver County
- [PIC Intranet Landing Page](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-intranet-landing-page/) - Note: You will only be able to access pages for which you have been given permission to do so. Supervisors may access all content, while Staff may only access Inside PIC News, Staff Links and General Documents. Inside PIC News Supervisor Links Head Start Job Descriptions Interview Documents Miscellaneous Organizational Charts Performance Evaluation PIC Job Descriptions
- [Technology Training Links](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/technology-training-links/) - Smart Devices: Android Controls Connecting Smartphones to Wi-Fi iPad Controls Transferring Files on an Android Smartphone Installing and Uninstalling Apps Customizing the Android Home Screen Smart Device Hotspots Promethean ActivPanel Nickel and Obie Projectors: Promethean ActivPanel Video Tutorials Obie Projectors Hatch Early Childhood: Hatch Ignite: Ignite Classroom & Adding Children Ignite Intro Videos Hatch Insights:
- [Directories](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/directories/) - Please be sure to date the Directory on the document and the name when you upload a new one so everyone knows when a new Directory is posted. Who to Contact for What Beaver Fayette Pre-K PIC CareerLink
- [FORMS and Procedures](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/forms/) - Client Forms Injury Forms Inter-Office Forms Personnel Forms Procedure for Volunteering and Earning an Extra PTO Day Request to carry over PTO OR to be paid for unused PTO FILLABLE Supply Forms Travel, Vehicle, and Expense Forms Misc Forms
- [Miscellaneous (Supervisors)](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/miscellaneous/)
- [IT](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/it/) - Website Information Email Instructions Zoom Office Phones, Cell Phones, Speaker Phones Smartboards & Smart TVs Kaplan Devices Promethean ActivPanel 3D Printers Instructions & Information Miscellaneous Information iPads Cybersecurity App Request for iPads & Smart Phones Procedure & Request Form IT Department Forms Email Forms Inventory Move-Disposal Request Cell Phone Request New Hire Employee Termination Employee Change
- [Communications](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/communications/)
- [Head Start Online Application Form -- BEAVER COUNTY](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/head-start-online-application-form-beaver-county/)
- [Head Start Online Application Form -- FAYETTE COUNTY](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/head-start-online-application-form/)
- [New Fayette Application Draft](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/new-fayette-application-draft/)
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- [Employment Application](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/employment-application/) - JOB OPENINGS: The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC) has the following job openings. If you are interested in applying, please click this link to submit your resume NO LATER THAN the date listed below. We offer Full-Time employee’s the following benefits: Health Care, Vison and Dental, 11 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 401(K)
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- [PIC Radio Schedule](https://ww.privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-radio-schedule/) - PIC Connection – Radio Fayette is a weekly fifteen minute radio show that airs on WMBS 590 AM, from 9:45 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. every Friday. PIC Connection Radio Schedule January/February/March 2020 Revised 12/26/19 January 3 - RESEA with Chris Sonita Listen Now on SoundCloud January 10 - Career Link Services for Individuals January
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