Welcome

 On April 12, 2012 The Workshop will be having an Open House from 1:00 - 6:00. Everyone is welcomed to attend. There will be tours of the work areas, a chance to see what our participants have been working on. We will also have refreshments! All three locations will be opened for this. 301 Oak Ave., 1340 North Water St., and The Armstrong County Recycling Center 139 Armsdale Rd. Kittanning. We hope you get a chance to visit! Any questions, please call 724-548-5664

Our Philosophy

We believe that every person with a disability, whether physical or mental, deserves to experience the dignity and self-respect that comes with being a productive individual. Many people with disabilities need only the opportunity and the training in order to be placed into competitive employment.

Since each person brings to our facility his or her own strengths and personal characteristics, individual training goals must be designed. These goals are nor curative; instead they provide skills which facilitate the lifelong development process. Our approach is to help each person build a more positive image, interpersonal confidence, and a sense of usefulness in society.

Our History

The Progressive Workshop of Armstrong County, Inc. was formed in 1968 by a group of concerned citizens who wanted to provide vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities. Various civic groups raised the money needed for the first year of operation. Currently, funding is obtained through the Office of Mental Health and Mental Retardation of Armstrong and Indiana Counties and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

At the present time, the Progressive Workshop provides vocational training at three sites.

                                                                                                                                                              

 

Board of Directors

President: Gene Hughes

Secretary: Glenna Kanish

Dawn Preshak

Kristy Greene

Linda Kuruc

LuAnn Frerotte

  

 

Vice President: A. Ted Breuer

Treasurer: Jim Swast

Roger Elkin

Ryan Olsen

Rob Watt 

Roy Stull

Sonie Mervis

  

 

PWAC's Board of Directors typically meets the third Thursday of each month.

Time: 6:00pm            Location: 301 Oak Ave.

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