Chamber Junior Leadership Tour visits Vectorply
Phenix City, AL – On Thursday, January 24th a group of students from local high schools visited Vectorply Corporation as part of the East Alabama Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. Students were able to tour Vectorply’s facilities, see examples of customers’ end-use products, and engage in a leadership discussion with Director of Manufacturing Darwin Sears.
The East Alabama Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program is comprised of a select group of students from Central High School, Russell County High School and Glenwood School that were selected among their peers to complete a 10-month leadership program. The course aims to inform the high school juniors of many aspects of the local community and region while instilling leadership principals that will guide them into the future. They are able to experience the local business community, government operations, non-profit responsibilities and much more as they learn about themselves in ways that help them navigate future decisions and help to drive future leadership roles, according to Economic Development Manager Shaun Culligan.
Prior to the tour, students were able to participate in an interactive discussion with Sears about the traits of successful leaders. Sears’ message focused on three main attributes: 1.) attendance 2.) attitude and 3.) effort. As one of the top composite reinforcement fabric suppliers in the U.S. and abroad, Vectorply’s focus on these attributes has been crucial to the success and growth of the company.
