Every year Jackson Electric Cooperative sponsors one student to the Electric Youth Tour held in Washington D.C. The Tour is held June 11-18, 2010.

Students have an opportunity to meet with over 1,500 other youth from the country. This is a chance to:

  • Educate students about the role of electric cooperatives in the national economy
  • Encourage students’ appreciation for the democratic form of government; they have an opportunity to visit with their representatives in the House and the Senate
  • Expose students to the sights and sounds of our nation’s heritage
  • Build students’ leadership skills so that they may make a difference in their communities

Jackson Electric Cooperative feels it is important to give our students the opportunity to learn about the political process and how electric cooperatives interact with government. The following are selection qualifications for the Electric Youth Tour:

  • Parents or guardians are members of Jackson Electric Cooperative
  • High school sophomore, junior or senior status
  • Submit an application and 300-500 word essay. You can obtain the application and essay question from your high school guidance counselor or online.

Electric Youth Tour Application and Essay

To find out more regarding the Electric Youth Tour go to www.youthtour.coop or contact Jackson Electric Cooperative.