Westmoreland County is located in northeastern United States within a 500-mile radius of 70% of the country's total population. Founded in 1773, it is the second largest county in southwestern Pennsylvania. The county encompasses over 1,000 square miles of varied topography with a highly stable and growing population of 365,000. Our county has natural beauty, a great historical legacy, a thriving economy and pleasant communities. Here is a place where the advantages of rural living are complemented by convenient accessibility to urban attractions. Just to the west of the county is Pittsburgh, America’s “Most Livable City” and the center of the southwestern Pennsylvania region. This is a 10 county area that has come to symbolize regional renewal, a one-time industrial region that has become a balanced, innovation – driven economy. Westmoreland County is a door of opportunity in this region offering outstanding agricultural resources, innovative companies, top-rated universities and colleges, award winning hospitals with excellence in healthcare, and world-class culture. Plus our people put more into everything they do. More time, more effort, more pride! Our strong industrial heritage has produced a traditional hard-working, yet technological advanced workforce that aims for success. And it's no secret - we know that location is everything! With a fully-developed industrial park system as well as various existing facilities, there are plenty of sites in Westmoreland County for your business. Perhaps even more importantly, we have an existing support network for the business community that came about as a result of a unique public / private partnership. This team of economic development professionals is available to assist with important decisions regarding site selection, planning, financing, and other business needs.

The mission of the WVU Foundation is to enrich the lives of those touched by West Virginia University by maximizing charitable support and providing services to the University, its students and affiliated organizations. Our Vision The WVU Foundation will be a model for excellence in fundraising, investment management and stewardship. Our Core Values Relationships - We value relationships, teamwork, and community involvement as fundamental to achieving our goals and at the core of our mission. Integrity - We conduct our activities in an independent, fair, trustworthy and honest manner. Accountability - We are responsible for our actions. Courage - We support an environment where people feel safe to speak up and take bold, appropriate action with open communication. Innovation - We encourage creative, effective ideas in a collaborative environment to drive successful outcomes. Exceptional Performance - We lead by setting new standards of excellence.

"Building tomorrow’s workforce in southwestern Pennsylvania through early childhood development, employment and training, education, and business services." We support this Mission by: Providing assistance to employers to meet their workforce needs. Identifying and removing employment barriers for individuals and families. Committing to a holistic approach in education, empowerment, and lifelong learning."​ From its inception in 1983, the Private Industry Council has provided services to over 75,000 families and individuals; assisting youth, adults, dislocated workers, and the economically disadvantaged in obtaining and retaining employment, attaining educational achievement, and supporting their family growth. PIC operates over 25 programs through an organizational structure of three divisions - Early Childhood Development, Education, and Workforce Development.

Timber Ridge School is a residential treatment facility with an accredited middle and high school and a CTE Trades Academy. Timber Ridge is located in Frederick County, Virginia and sits on a ridge surrounded by 217 acres of land with seven dormitories, two school buildings, a dining hall, an administrative building, and a gymnasium. The campus also has football and baseball fields, as well as tennis courts. The mission of Timber Ridge School is to educate and empower our youth and families to be successful and responsible, by building healthy relationships in a supportive therapeutic environment.. Timber Ridge School exists to transform the lives of adolescent boys from despair, failure and regret to hope, confidence and success.

Bishop McCort Catholic High School is an incorporated Catholic high school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, approximately 67 miles east of Pittsburgh. Bishop McCort offers one of the best college preparatory programs of study in the area in a unique academic environment. Enriched by Catholic intellectual and cultural traditions, it is a place that throughout its history has promoted excellent scholars. The success of the students in baccalaureate studies is one indicator of the quality of McCort’s academic program. Bishop McCort offers 6 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 23 Honors courses, more than any other school in the area. It is this curriculum that prepares our students to excel at the finest colleges and universities across the country. You will find a diverse community of students and teachers who are committed to our mission: "Learning to think rigorously, so as to act rightly and to serve humanity better."​ (Pope John Paul II).

At The Learning Lamp, our mission is to engage all children with the support they need to succeed in school. We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life—and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach his or her full potential. Founded in 2003, with a single program, one-to-one tutoring, The Learning Lamp now serves thousands of children each year by working together with families and schools to meet the needs of students.

Our goal is to provide you with a quality education and to help you develop your talents, skills, and knowledge for a sustainable career in a strong and viable industry.

Located in an unparalleled natural setting, Valley School of Ligonier is a co-ed, independent day school serving children in grades K-8. Our Mission: In an environment that is safe, challenging, nurturing, and disciplined, Valley School provides a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children. Our goal is to stimulate in each young person lifelong habits of moral behavior, seeking wisdom, and doing good works for others.