Student Testimonials
“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 Anderson
“SLD helped me hone those critical areas needed for having meaningful conversations with my peers and others – areas such as time management, public speaking, and taking a stand for my beliefs.”
Alivia Grace Connelly
“This program taught me how to love well, how to listen well, and how to motivate others to do the same.”
Chyloe Williams
“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 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 Sullivan
“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 Petty
“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.”
Macy Petty is an NCAA college volleyball player and the Southeast State Engagement Coordinator of Young Women for America, the Concerned Women for America collegiate program.