Leadership South Dakota aims to build the next generation of state leaders.
The program sends participants to different locations across the state like the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota State University in Brookings, and Oglala Lakota College in Kyle.
Students spend time getting to know the people and organizations in these communities.
SDPB’s Charles Michael Ray sat down with two of the class participants to talk about what they’re learning and the efforts underway to attract and keep young people in South Dakota.
Included in this interview are 2015 Leadership South Dakota Class members Laura Shattuck with the Attorney General’s office and Jason Salamun with Black Hills Federal Credit Union.