Experience Works!

Do you live in Westmoreland or Fayette County and have someone in your household that is 16-24 years old who needs a job? Then the Experience Works! Program though the Private Industry Council is right for you!

Experience Works! is a state funded program through the Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board which provides a work experience opportunity for in school and out of school youth within Westmoreland and Fayette counties. Youth have the opportunity to receive a paid work experience at partnering non-profit and for-profit businesses and organizations throughout the two counties. In addition, the Private Industry Council will be providing a six week long workshop series on Fridays for program participants. The workshops will be centered on skills that are needed to be successful in the workplace which include resume building, financial literacy, and other vital career pathway information. The workshops will take place at four different Private Industry Council locations: Greensburg Private Industry Council, Lemont Furnace Fayette County PA CareerLink®, Monessen Private Industry Council and the Alle Kiski PA CareerLink®.

The Private Industry Council will serve 120 youth ages 16-24 throughout Westmoreland and Fayette counties