Jackson Electric Membership Corporation has begun accepting applications for the annual Washington Youth Tour scheduled for June 13 to 20.
Jackson EMC said the all-expense-paid experience in Washington, D.C. is a a premier leadership and educational opportunity for high school students.
High school sophomores and juniors in the Jackson EMC service area should apply by 5:00 p.m. on January 31.
Students can apply online here or be nominated by a teacher or guidance counselor.
Finalists will be interviewed on Feb. 17 with a panel of business, community and university leaders.
Four students will represent Jackson EMC in the leadership program, along with hundreds of students from across the country.
For more information and to download an application, visit www.jacksonemc.com/wyt.