2024 Government-In-Action Youth Leadership Tour
Youth Tour is an all-expense-paid trip for high school juniors to learn about different aspects of the government, meet their members of Congress and visit historical sites.
This year, NEC will send two delegates from the cooperative to participate. This year’s trip will begin in Austin, Texas on June 16, 2024 and continue on to tour sites in Washington D.C. before the trip concludes on June 23rd, 2024. The travel package, valued at more than $3,600, includes air transportation to and from Washington D.C., hotel stay, meals, admission fees, and $250 cash for extra expenses. PLUS: Each winner will also receive a $1,000 scholarship, should they attend an accredited Texas college or university.
For additional information, email communications@nueceselectric.org or call 361-387-2581 and ask for Communications.
1. Applicant must be a high school student in junior year of high school and must not have already participated in Youth Tour through any Texas Cooperative.
2. Applicant must have consent of and reside in the home with a parent or legal guardian who is a current member of Nueces Electric Cooperative.
3. Applicant must return the completed application and essay along with a recent head and shoulder digital photo by Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Applications can be submitted online or via mail, email (Communications@nueceselectric.org), or fax (361.933.1178).
4. Essay must be 400-600 words in length, typed and double-spaced. All essay submissions may be used for additional purposes by NEC.
5. Applications will be scored on accuracy of information, grammar, originality and content. Applicants must be able to interview in-person if they are selected as Finalists.
6. From the group of Finalists, the Winners will be selected based on the score from their essay and their interview with a panel of judges where they will be scored based on simple knowledge of the Cooperative, knowledge of government, poise, and communication skills. (Possible interview questions will be provided to Finalists ahead of time.)
7. Each Winner must also be able to attend the June 2024 Board of Directors Meeting as well as the October 2024 Annual Meeting to speak on behalf of Youth Tour to encourage others to apply.
8. A First Runner-Up will be named to take the place of the Winner should they be unable to meet these requirements or is found to be a poor representative of the Cooperative.
2024 Essay Topic
How do you think Electric Cooperatives, such as Nueces Electric Cooperative, have helped to support energizing our members futures? Essay must be 400-600 words in length, typed and double-spaced.
*All submitted essays may be used for additional purposes by NEC*
Helpful Resources:
- NEC's Texas Co-op Power Magazine
- NEC's Bill Inserts
- NEC's Annual Meeting Video & Department Highlights
- Texas Co-op Power
Helpful Essay Tips About NEC:
- Our members are owners
- We care about our community unity
- We work hard to be a good community partner
- We focus on our service to our members
- We ensure safety and service to our employees and our communities
- Our commitment to our members is to secure reliable and affordable energy needs
Submit your application one of three ways:
Online here: Submit Youth Tour Application
Email: communications@nueceselectric.org
Mail to Nueces Electric Cooperative, Attn Communications: 14353 Cooperative Ave, Robstown, TX 78380
Fax: 361.933.1178