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Partner testimonial

Hand Up Ministries

Hand Up Ministries has benefited for years from the servant-minded students at Student Leadership Discovery and our partnership with Michele and her team. Cesar volunteered his own time to pressure-wash the awnings at our thrift stores and outreach centers. Emma served at events and outreach opportunities for years and is now joining our staff as a full-time outreach associate. We're grateful for the care and opportunities Student Leadership Discovery gives its students, and we look forward to partnering for years to come.
Garrett BowmanExecutive Director, Hand Up Ministries

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Student and alumni voices

  • SLD helped me to grow into the person I am today and allowed me to figure out where I could serve and what I have been called to do.
    Aeryn AndersonAeryn Anderson
  • This program taught me how to love well, how to listen well, and how to motivate others to do the same.
    Chyloe WilliamsChyloe Williams
  • I now use my SLD experience to advocate for truth in public policy through meetings with members of Congress, press conferences, media interviews, and more!
    Macy CharlesMacy CharlesLegislative strategist and spokesperson for Concerned Women of America
  • Leadership Training has been essential to my success as a young professional. It showed me how to be a leader, by using my gifts to equip and educate my peers to rise up and make an impact.
    Chloe OsborneChloe Osborne
  • I am thankful for the leaders at SLD who have been instrumental in sharpening my abilities and arming me with a Biblical worldview that has opened the doors of success.
    Josiah SullivanJosiah SullivanSLD alumnus

From a parent

I am so grateful for the impact that Student Leadership Discovery (SLD) has had on my daughter's life. At seminar meetings, students engage with inspiring speakers who offer training on leadership skills and current cultural issues. Through this remarkable program, my daughter interns weekly at the South Carolina State House. Additionally, she attended leadership training in Washington D.C., where she met congressmen and other national leaders, explored college internship opportunities in D.C., and more. Although my daughter is keenly interested in politics, SLD customizes its offerings to align with each student's interests and life goals. SLD provides leadership training, Biblical worldview training, service opportunities, and career self-assessments. It also offers optional internships, mentorships, and job shadowing experiences. My daughter has greatly benefited from the diverse opportunities SLD has provided, allowing her to connect with local and state leaders and marketplace professionals. Moreover, it is an excellent platform for students to meet like-minded friends. I especially appreciate the program's emphasis on Christian values, which equips and empowers students to make a positive, lasting impact on society.
Alissa MynhierSLD parent

Chrystal Funderburk

Past student parent and SLD volunteer, York, SC

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