2025 - 2026 Leadership Pierre Arts & Culture Session + Graduation

Leadership Pierre Students will be attending the educational portion of the class, this months topic is "Next Level Leading" led by Eric Therwanger. They will then attending session trips and/or panels focusing on "Arts & Culture." They will also attend the Graduation Ceremony!

Classroom Only Students will be attending the education portion of the class, this months topic is "Next Level Leading" led by Eric Therwanger. 


Vision Statement:
Leadership Pierre is a comprehensive program for current and emerging leaders to analyze characteristics associated with leadership, develop individual skills, and gather an awareness of trends, challenges and issues that face Hughes and Stanley County. Leadership Pierre seeks a diverse group of participants of varying interest and styles across a broad spectrum of achievement from the area.

Program:
Leadership Pierre is an educational program intended for Pierre area citizens who have an interest in their communities, their leaders and institutions, and/or specific leadership opportunities. During the nine-month program, participants will hear from area experts, tour places which make our community unique, participate in thought-provoking discussion and learn how and why decisions are made...all with the goal of shaping tomorrow's leaders.

Up to 15 area people who live or work in Hughes or Stanley County will be selected. Individuals not selected will be added to the wait list.

To receive a certificate of completion from Leadership Pierre, participants are expected to attend all sessions in their entirety, kick-off, graduation and at least one community involvement opportunity during the program.