Youth Tour Program applications have been sent out to the high schools within Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative’s service territory! If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about State or National government, as well as all things cooperative related, look no further!
This is a great chance for our future leaders to learn, meet like-minded peers from across the state, and experience a fun and educational trip to their Nation’s Capital!
Applications are due on or before, February 6th!
(2) Two winners will be selected by an impartial panel of judges to attend:
YOUTH DAY-Springfield, IL March 29th 2023
&
YOUTH TOUR-Washington D.C. June 16th-23rd 2023
Each of the two students will also receive a $1,000 Scholarship to be awarded upon graduation!
For questions about eligibility or application, please contact Director of Member Services, Brent Goforth at bgoforth@siec.org
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