Please note: This website includes an accessibility system. Press Control-F11 to adjust the website to the visually impaired who are using a screen reader; Press Control-F10 to open an accessibility menu. Accessibility 724-836-2600 Make a donation Join the PIC Team Staff Login About Early Childhood Development Education Workforce Development About Us Who We Are The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, that operates employment, education, and training programs in southwestern Pennsylvania, with a particular emphasis in Westmoreland and Fayette counties. PIC has strategically located offices throughout Beaver, Fayette and Westmoreland counties to assist youth, adults, dislocated workers, and the economically disadvantaged in attaining educational achievement, supporting their family growth, and obtaining and retaining employment. The organization works every day to educate, encourage, and empower family and individual development and to create career enhancement opportunities through training and workforce development, which will perpetuate and improve the quality of life in southwestern Pennsylvania. PIC operates over two dozen programs through an organizational structure of three divisions: Early Childhood Development, Education, and Workforce Development. PIC is governed by a fifteen-member Board of Directors and employs over 300 full-time and part-time professionals to provide services and reach the goals and objectives set forth in each of its employment, educational, and training programs. PIC’s services include programs in the areas represented by its three divisions. Presently, PIC: Administers Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Fayette and Beaver Counties Is a state certified Pearson Vue and GED® test center Operates various in-school, out-of-school and after-school youth programs Provides training and education programs through its licensed school, the Education and Technology Institute (ETI) Provides services in job search assistance, labor market information, job listings, and job marketing Provides services in job training, job placement, assessments and career counseling Both Westmoreland and Fayette counties strongly rely on PIC’s adult literacy program. The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board has identified PIC as the Title 1 provider of services. PIC is the premier provider of job placement and workforce development in Westmoreland County. PIC is also the primary provider of the welfare-to-work programs and case management services in both counties. Additionally, PIC is the operator of the Westmoreland, Alle-Kiski, and Fayette Pennsylvania CareerLink® centers. These are important and unique roles that PIC plays to provide much needed services to the people in Westmoreland and Fayette counties. How We Provide Services The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives funding from numerous sources to administer over two dozen programs throughout southwestern Pennsylvania, with an emphasis in Westmoreland and Fayette counties. The US Department of Health and Human Services The Pennsylvania State Department of Public Welfare The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board The Pennsylvania Department of Education Various Private Foundations History The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As a community-based organization, PIC empowers individuals and families to reach greater levels of self-sufficiency by reducing barriers to employment from cradle to career. By offering preschool services, academic support, specialized training, skills assessment, job search assistance, and support of businesses’ needs, PIC helps to create a vibrant workforce and strengthen the local economy. 1983 PIC was established in 1983 to administer employment and training programs for economically disadvantaged individuals in Westmoreland and Fayette counties, Pa., and to oversee the operation of the Federated Jobs Training Partnership Act (JTPA), now the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Over the course of the past three decades, PIC has diversified its services to provide comprehensive support to those facing economic and social barriers throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. 1994 PIC became the grantee for the Fayette County Head Start program. 1997 PIC became the grantee for the Early Start program 2007 PIC expanded their Early Childhood Development Division to also include the PA Pre-K Counts program in 2007. 2013 PIC became the grantee for the Head Start Beaver County program 2017 PIC became the grantee for the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Over the past three decades, PIC has served over 80,000 individuals of all ages and currently operates over two dozen programs in three divisions: Early Childhood Development, Education, and Workforce Development. Our programs are recognized leaders in all three divisions. A team of over 300 employees helps to deliver job search assistance, adult education, workforce training, early childhood education, after-school programs for youth, and much more. Our Workforce Development Division is responsible for providing job search assistance, on-the-job training, aptitude assessments, and direct placement of those enrolled in our workforce development programs and through our one-stop career centers. Our Early Childhood Development Division has served the families of the local area through school readiness, family engagement and other services provided through Head Start, Early Head Start and PA Pre-K Counts programs. Our Vision Strengthening the economy by improving the quality of life in southwestern Pennsylvania. Our Values We strive for the highest level of performance and excellence in all we do. This means meeting all contractual, programmatic, and fiscal goals on an individual, team, and corporate basis. We endeavor to have the best possible relationship with all our stakeholders – funders, local communities, customers, employees, and collaborators – by being responsive to their needs, treating them with respect, and exceeding their expectations. We do so with the commitment, enthusiasm, flexibility, positive attitude, proactive approach, and teamwork necessary for continual success. Executives Shujuane Martin President / CEO Rachel Stickle Chief Financial Officer Sean Sypolt VP of Business Service Holly Peton Controller Stacy Harris VP of Early Childhood Michel Keller VP of Education & Workforce Development Directors Tami Ozegovich Director of Head Start/ Early Head Start of Beaver County Ericka Thomas Director of Head Start/ Early Head Start of Beaver County Shannon Singosky Director of Workforce & Economic Development Assistant Directors Lori Bowers Assistant Director of Head Start/ Early Head Start of Fayette County Kristin Folk Assistant Director of Head Start/ Early Head Start of Beaver County Disclaimer Please be aware that the services of Private Industry Council are constantly changing and evolving. Any information contained on this website may refer to past events or services that are no longer available. In addition, programs and services may not be accurately or completely described. You use this website at your own risk and no warranties, express or implied, are made about the website or programs or services being offered. We are not responsible for any loss or injury whatsoever due to the content or your use of this website. Additional Info For the most up to date information on a particular program or service, or for general questions or concerns, please call our main office at 724-836-2600 or send e-mail for more information GED® and GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education (“ACE”). They may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of ACE or GED Testing Service. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service LLC under license from the American Council on Education. 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