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Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative is inviting local high school students to apply for the annual Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.
Created to inspire and develop the next generation of leaders, the Youth Tour has given more than 50,000 young Americans this unique opportunity through their local electric cooperatives since 1964.
Each June, electric cooperatives across the country send hundreds of students to Washington, D.C., for a week of learning, leadership development, and sightseeing. Students explore the nation’s capital, learn how the cooperative business model serves communities, and build connections with peers from across the country.
A highlight of the trip is meeting with members of North Dakota’s congressional delegation to discuss issues affecting their communities and families back home. The experience helps students understand how government works, build confidence, and develop leadership skills they can use for years to come.
Best of all, BDEC pays for the trip, giving the selected student the opportunity to experience Washington, D.C., at no cost to their family.
If you are a high school sophomore or junior, visit our Youth Tour page to learn how to apply for an unforgettable Youth Tour experience in Washington, D.C.
And if you know an outstanding student who would be a great candidate for Youth Tour, please share this opportunity with them.
The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour offers much more than sightseeing. Students return home with new friendships, unforgettable memories, a stronger understanding of leadership, and a clearer sense of how they can contribute to their communities. Many participants have gone on to become successful professionals and community leaders, putting their Youth Tour skills and experiences to work right here at home.
Help us find the next generation of leaders: share the Youth Tour opportunity with a promising student who is ready to learn, connect, and make a difference.
Until next time,
Jerry King
General Manager