Youth Tour
What is the Government-in-Action Youth Tour?Every June, as many as 1,500 high school students from across the country spend a week in the nation's capital as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The students are sponsored by electric cooperatives – cooperatives that are committed to educating America's rural youth about America and the role electric cooperatives play in developing strong rural communities.
Participating in the Youth Tour is an awesome way to learn about this great nation, develop leadership skills, gain a better understanding of electric cooperatives, and make friendships that will last beyond the week! But don't take our word for it. Check out the video below, featuring New Mexico's Youth Tour Class of 2011!
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And don't forget to check us out on facebook at NM Youth Tour!
Every December or January, contest entries are sent to each high school in Continental Divide Electric Co-op’s service area. The 2012 deadline to apply is Feb. 10. Winners will be selected in late February. The annual Government-in-Action Youth Tour contest is open to high school juniors whose parents or legal guardians are members of CDEC. Contest rules and Adobe fillable form application can be found by clicking the link below. For more information, contact CDEC Youth Tour Coordinator Mac Juarez at (505) 285-6656.
200 E. High St., P.O. Box 1087, Grants, NM 87020 • (505) 285-6656
