Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas is hosting an online Youth Tour program via Zoom to be held June 18-25.  The virtual experience will consist of:

• Learning about electric cooperatives and the cooperative business model;
• Sessions with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and the Arkansas State Capitol;
• Sessions with Arkansas business, education, and faith leaders;
• Electing a Youth Leadership Council (YLC) representative to NRECA’s YLC Program
• Interacting with other Arkansas Youth Tour participants virtually; and
• Learn how you could earn a $5,000 college scholarship by planning and executing a public service project in the local community. (Students are not required to perform a public service project to participate in Youth Tour.)

Please note: Each session will be recorded and shared with students who might not be able to attend live sessions

Applying is easy, to enter:

• complete the online application (see below)
• download the application and mail it in or
• see your high school guidance counselor

Entries must be submitted by April 1, 2021. Entries must include an essay (250-500 words) on the following topic: What do you see as Electric Cooperatives' biggest challenge?

Applications will be reviewed and finalists will be interviewed virtually before April 15, 2021.

For questions, please call 800-432-9720 and speak with Claudia Harp at extension 1304.

Deadline to apply April 1