12 for Life Speech Flashcards
Introduction
Name/Role at Southwire
How are you part of it? Why are you the expert?
Brought in over a year ago to help with special projects.
What does 12 for Life mean for you?
Program truly gives students purpose and direction- not only with being successful after graduation but they establish beautiful friendships that they otherwise might not have found.
Why are you the expert?
Unique position. I work with Board of directors, students and all the partners in between. I help work on graduation ceremonies, events, meetings and future pathways for students.
History of SW (part 2)
Now SW is $9 billion dollar company. Over that time, we’ve created values in the company that we’ve built.
History of Southwire (Part 1)
Root of Southwire is problem solving- Mr. Richards started SW in 1950 with 12 people, 3 machines because he wanted his grandmother to have electricity in her home.
Sustainability & Core Tenants
One of our biggest commitments is sustainability.
Core Tenants
Growing Green, Living Well, Giving Back, Doing Right and Building Worth.
Why are the Core Tenants important?
If our communities are not up and thriving, Southwire would not be as successful.
12 for Life Program Updates
A lot has happened in the last 10 years; We now have over 3,300 graduates and the graduation rates in both Carrollton and Florence have increased to 96%- which is the original problem we were working to solve.
Update 2
Current wage is now $12 with additional incentives and bonuses. These can be earned through attendance and grades.
Update 3
The goal has expanded past getting students to graduate; we now have a goal to have students enrolled in future education, enlisted in a branch of the military or employed (Southwire or elsewhere).
Enlisted Example
12 for Life security guard- Dustin Dean.
Enrolled Example- 1
Florence student attended University of Alabama and obtained their Engineering degree. They now work in Carrollton and are involved in our 12 for Life mentorship program.
Employed Example
One of our earliest graduates, Ashley, was a single mother in HS. After graduation, she stayed with Southwire full time, had several roles increasing responsibility and is now a site manager for a Carrollton facility.
