2023 Youth Tour WinnersFor yet another year, United Electric Cooperative is giving three high school juniors the opportunity of a lifetime - an expense-paid trip to our nation’s capital! For over 50 years, the Rural Electric Youth Tour has given high school juniors across the country the opportunity to spend six days in Washington, D.C., learning about our nation’s history and government firsthand while experiencing our nation’s capital. Rural electric cooperatives throughout the country sponsor delegates on the youth tour, which includes high school juniors from more than 40 states.

While on the Youth Tour, delegates will have the opportunity to meet with their senators and representatives. They will visit many of Washington D.C.’s historic landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Delegates will also visit national government houses, including the Capitol Building, the United States Supreme Court, and the National Archives. Also on the agenda are visits to some of Washington D.C.’s most famous landmarks,  Mt. Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, the Smithsonian Museum, the Ford Theatre, the Washington Monument, and the Washington Cathedral.

In addition to the Youth Tour, two students will have the opportunity to win an expense-paid trip to the Missouri Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience Conference in Jefferson City, MO. This three-day conference brings together some of the top young leaders to focus on how electric cooperatives work, teach leadership skills and experience our local government at work. The agenda includes nationally known speakers and a day at the Missouri State Capitol. Other activities include a barbecue and fun team competitions.

 

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