Choctaw Electric Cooperative Youth Tour 2023
General Information
Each year, Choctaw Electric Cooperative sends three area high school juniors to visit Washington D.C. at no charge to the student. This program, called Youth Tour, is sponsored by electric cooperatives all over the nation. Youth Tour was created to allow students the opportunity to visit our nation’s capital and see firsthand how our government works.
In the past years, Youth Tour participants were able to visit National Monuments and Memorials, Smithsonian Museums, Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, Ford Theater, Holocaust Museum and many other points of interest as well as getting to meet with Oklahoma’s representatives and senators.
As in years past, Choctaw Electric pays for all lodging, transportation and meals for the students selected for Youth Tour.
The selection process for Youth Tour 2023 will open on November 1, 2022 and run through December 9, 2022.
Youth Tour 2023 Eligibility Information
Eligibility Information
Over 80 years ago, America’s farmers and rural citizens joined together to bring electricity to their communities — communities which the for-profit companies refused to serve. As a result, they improved the quality of life for rural Americans by satisfying an unmet need. Today, cooperatives of all kinds bring that same spirit of purpose and cooperation to the changing needs of a new generation both rural and urban.
We are asking that any interested junior submit a one (1) page essay over the following topic:
Discuss what you think is the most innovative advancement in the energy industry.
After the presentations are judged, we will select finalists to be interviewed.
Winners will be selected based on their presentation and interview. Youth Tour 2023 will be held June 16-22, 2023.
If you have any questions call 800-780-6486 ext. 241 or 209.
Eligibility: High school Junior that lives in the CEC service area
Youth Tour contest opens on November 1, 2022 through December 9, 2022.
Students may submit their presentation to Jia Johnson – 800-780-6486 ext 241. Finalists will be required to participate in a formal interview at the CEC office in Hugo. Date to be announced.
If teachers would like to schedule a presentation for their class please contact Jia Johnson – jjohnson@choctawelectric.coop
Contest Rules
Applicants will submit a one (1) page essay over the following topic:
Discuss what you think is the most innovative advancement in the energy industry.
Congratulations to the 2023 Winners
Cale Bible
Jakus Hatcher
Kate Clifton
Broken Bow High School
Kate Clifton
Jakus Hatcher
Kate Clifton
Soper High School
Jakus Hatcher
Jakus Hatcher
Jakus Hatcher
Antlers High School
In addition to being a lot of fun, Youth Tour builds relationship and leadership skills pertinent for the future!
Students will meet and interact with Oklahoma's federal delegation and learn the importance of current issues and policies throughout the state and nation.
Connections and relationships will form during the weeklong trip and everlasting friendships will be created.
Experiences include:
- Arlington National Cemetery
- The Vietnam Memorial
- The Smithsonian museums
- A night time driving tour of Washington, D.C.
- A boat cruise on the Potomac River
- The Pentagon
Guidelines
Candidates must be a Junior attending a high school within the Choctaw Electric Cooperative service area.
Candidates must submit a one page essay over the following topic:
Discuss what you think is the most innovative advancement in the energy industry.