Making stronger connections for Lakota students and South Dakota businesses

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A panel dialogue was held as we speak for college students attending Oglala Lakota School and learning graphic artwork design.

Black Hills Vitality, a contract graphic designer, and the Jackalope advert company joined forces to speak about profession alternatives, resume recommendation, and internships.

The panelists defined alternative ways to make use of graphic design levels and taught college students how you can transition from attending faculty to an expert job.

“I’m hoping to convey my college students collectively to study in regards to the alternatives which are accessible to them after they completed their program,” mentioned Marty Two Bulls jr. Educator at Oglala Lakota School.

“I believe that conferences like this and panels like this are essential to indicate that have been invested in our neighborhood,” mentioned Lynn Cuny, Deputy Director at Thunder Valley CDC

After the panel dialogue, college students have been in a position to ask questions and do a website go to for extra hands-on expertise.

“Success is the journey that continues, so that’s what I’m going to take away- is constant in my graphic design journey. And I hope that the opposite college students right here also can take that message”, mentioned Lis Martinez, Oglala Lakota School alumni.

This scholar workshop was part of the Jackalope Scholarship Fund, which is a collaboration between Jason Alley, the proprietor of Jackalope advert company, and Two Bulls. The fund is designed to convey a stronger connection between the Lakota folks and South Dakota companies.

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