Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is seeking applicants for the leadership experience of a lifetime and the cooperative will send four exceptional student delegates on an all-expenses paid leadership trip to Washington, D.C., June 9-16 for the 2016 Washington Youth Tour (WYT). Interested applicants should contact their school guidance counselor or leadership department.
Candidates must be a high school sophomore or junior at least sixteen years of age at the time of the trip, with demonstrated leadership and academic excellence who are interested in learning more about leadership, civic service, history and U.S. government.
Nominees will be selected by their high school guidance counselors/educators or may be home-schooled students living in a Jackson EMC member’s household who are interested in the program.
The four winners of this award will earn the prestigious title of a WYT delegate and an all-expense paid leadership trip to Washington, D.C., joining more than 100 of Georgia’s brightest students and roughly 1,600 students sponsored by electric membership cooperatives across the country.
“WYT is a trip-of-a-lifetime opportunity for students,” said Kay Parks, public/community relations representative. “Beyond the educational value of the trip and the back stage pass to countless historical and inspirational sites, students are given the opportunity to develop and grow their leadership skills, benefiting their future.”
Only one semi-finalist will be selected from their high school. Applicants must submit their application packet to their counselor or guidance office immediately. Deadlines vary by school.
The Washington Youth Tour has brought high school students to Washington, D.C. for more than 50 years. More than 50,000 teenagers have participated in this program since its creation.
All of the details, an application, FAQ’s and a video are available from high school counselors or on our website at www.jacksonemc.com/wyt. For details on the nationwide program, you can also visit www.youthtour.coop
