Washington DC Youth Tour
Every year since 1989, First Electric has selected up to five high school juniors to represent the cooperative during the Rural Electric Youth Tour. The Youth Tour is an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. First Electric's representatives join more than 1,500 students to tour the nation's capital.
In addition to meeting and making friends with students from across Arkansas and the United States, the representatives also have the opportunity to visit many national landmarks, such as the Jefferson, Washington, Korean and Vietnam memorials. The students also visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and attend the moving performance of the sunset parade. Not only will the students attend these and other traditional tours, but they also tour the U.S. Capitol and visit with a U.S. senator or representative.
This year’s Youth Tour will be held June 16-21. All expenses for food, lodging, travel and incidentals will be paid for by First Electric. Any high school junior whose parents or legal guardians are members of First Electric Cooperative is eligible to apply for the Youth Tour.
Click here for an application. Applications also are available at First Electric offices and high school counselors offices. In addition to filling out the application, juniors must write a 300-word essay or create a 3-minute film that identifies and explains three improvements that would make their home more energy efficient. Essays should be typed and double-spaced. Application and either an essay or video must be received by April 2. Please send to: Marketing and Communications Department; First Electric Cooperative; P.O. Box 5018; Jacksonville, AR 72078. A select number of applicants will be interviewed after the essays and films have been reviewed. Call First Electric at 800-489-7405 for more information on this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Youth Tour Application
