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Youth Tour 2024: June 17-21

Northern Neck Electric Cooperative invites students to seize a once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the heart of the United States. Join us for the Youth Tour 2024 on June 17th, where up to 4 talented students will embark on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

Overview

  • Youth Tour Trip Dates: June 17 through June 21, 2024
  • Application Period: November 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. Don’t miss this window to submit your application!
  • Selection of Winners: 4 deserving students will be chosen for this incredible educational adventure.
  • All-Expenses-Paid Trip: Winners will enjoy a fully-funded journey, complete with travel, accommodations, and immersive activities in Washington, D.C.

How to Apply: Ready to be part of this educational excursion? Find the application form below and take the first step towards an unforgettable experience.

What is the Government-in-Action Youth Tour?

  • Every June, as many as 1,800 high school students from across the country spend a week in the nation’s capital as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.
  • The students are sponsored by electric cooperatives – cooperatives that are committed to educating America’s rural youth about America and the role electric cooperatives play in developing strong rural communities.
  • Participants in the Youth Tour will:
    • Learn about this great nation
    • Develop leadership skills
    • Gain a better understanding of electric cooperatives
    • Make friendships that will last beyond the week
  • During the Youth Tour, one student from each state is selected to come back to Washington, D.C. in July and represent the state on the NRECA Youth Leadership Council (YLC). The YLC conference is focused on the electric cooperative industry. These students will also make presentations at their statewide and local cooperative annual meetings.

Rules and Eligibility Requirements

  • The main residence must be served by Northern Neck Electric Cooperative
  • Must be a current high school sophomore or junior
  • Must be interested in Government, History, Political Science, or similar
  • The selection of the finalists will be based on the application, letter of recommendation, and essay.
  • Winners must be able to attend the Washington Youth Tour if selected.

Application

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Attach a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or administrator in your present school, or from a community organization in which you participate. Letters should include how the person is acquainted with you, observations of your character and why you would be an asset to the Youth Tour delegation.
Accepted file types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods, Max. file size: 100 MB.
As part of your Youth Tour application process, you must write an essay on one of the topics below. It should not exceed 600 words. Please select the topic below:(Required)
  1. Cooperative Business Model: Discuss the cooperative business model and why it works (like Northern Neck Electric Cooperative) based on the seven cooperative principles.
  2. Empowering Members: Explain how Northern Neck Electric Cooperative is better suited for empowering its members on a grassroots level than other businesses.
  3. Role of Electricity: Electricity's use in the home, school, and workplace has evolved into an essential part of everyday life. Discuss the everyday role of electricity in your home, school, and parent's workplace.
Accepted file types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods, Max. file size: 100 MB.
Student: I have read and understand the contest "Rules and Eligibility Requirements," affirm that all information on this application is correct, and will attend the 2023 Washington Youth Tour in June, if selected unless sickness or other exceptional circumstances arise.
Parent/Guardian: I have read and understand the contest "Rules and Eligibility Requirements," I give consent for my son/daughter to participate in the 2023 Youth Tour Contest, and if named a winner, my student will participate in the all expense paid trip on the Washington Youth Tour in June of 2023.
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