Trussville student participates in economic and community development scholars program

Hewitt-Trussville High School student Cameron Stone was one of 22 rising high school seniors who participated in the second annual Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars (ECDS) Program in June.

ECDS introduced young citizens who are poised to begin their professional journeys to the importance of economic and community development. Stone was sponsored by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The students toured local businesses and Alabama government offices, met with state officials, heard from professionals seasoned in the processes of economic and community development, and participated in a two-day economic development simulation. Participants "graduated" from the program wearing hard hats for groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting simulations.

"We were excited to have 22 of Alabama's brightest lights on campus," said Huntingdon Senior Vice President Anthony Leigh, an architect of the program. "These students have returned to their communities enlightened about what economic and community developers do, and we hope that knowledge has given them an appreciation for the work of growing and bettering our communities and our state."

Plans are underway to repeat the program during summer 2019.

Submitted by Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.