Juniors: Take the trip of a lifetime. SREC to host Youth Tour trip to Washington D.C. for high school students.
What is the Legislative Youth Tour?
The 2025 Legislative Youth Tour is sponsored by Steuben Rural Electric Cooperative and is available to 11th grade students who reside in a home serviced by the Cooperative. Qualified students who apply have the opportunity to participate in an exciting trip to Washington D.C. from April 27 - April 30, 2025. The selected student will join representatives from the Cooperative in meetings on Capitol Hill with members of Congress as part of the annual National Rural Electric Cooperative Association ("NRECA") Legislative Conference.
If you are a high school junior who enjoys sight-seeing, history, politics and making new friends, then Steuben Rural Electric's Youth Tour Trip may be for you.
For over 50 years, teens from rural America have been coming to Washington, D.C. on the "trip of a lifetime," courtesy of their local sponsoring electric cooperative, their state association, and NRECA. Over the years, these delegates have toured some of the finest museums in the world and visited America's most historic monuments. They have met with their elected officials and explored Capitol Hill. They have also learned about the impact electric cooperatives have on their communities.
Participating in the Youth Tour is a great way to learn about this great nation, develop leadership skills, gain a better understanding of electric cooperatives, and make friendships that last forever. All applications must be received in our office by 4pm on March 18, 2025. What are you waiting for? Apply Now!
Steuben Rural Electric Cooperative invites high school juniors to apply for the Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. from April 27 through April 30. Students will be joined with other students from electric cooperatives in New York State. The Youth Tour offers students an opportunity to tour the nation's capital and surrounding sites. On the tour, students learn about cooperatives and explore the sites of Washington, D.C. to learn about American history. All travel expenses are paid by Steuben Rural Electric Cooperative. Youth Tour delegates can compete with other candidates from New York State cooperatives for a chance to represent the state on the Youth Tour Leadership Council at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's Annual Meeting.
To be considered, students must meet the following qualifications:
- Be in their junior (11th grade) year in school.
- Be a son/daughter of a member of Steuben Rural Electric Cooperative.
- Have at least a "B" average or better.
- Participate in extra-curricular activities and/or community service.
Applicants must complete and return the below documents to the Steuben Rural Electric Cooperative Office at 9 Wilson Avenue, Bath, NY 14810, c/o Kristen Cleveland or emailed to kcleveland@steubenrec.com by 4:00 pm on March 18, 2025, to become a qualifying applicant.
- Complete the Youth Tour Application Form.
- Complete the Youth Tour Essay - one-page typed essay describing yourself and what you hope to get out of participating in the Youth Tour.
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher or administrator from your school including your academic transcript showing your academic status.
- Copy of your family's SREC electric bill proving your membership in the Cooperative.
Note: Applicant's must be available to meet with the SREC General Manager and Board of Director's within one week's notice either in person or remotely.