About the Adams-Columbia Youth Leadership Congress
Youth Leadership Congress gives high school students the opportunity to learn about cooperatives and demonstrates the value of cooperation in everyday life. It provides a healthy forum for the examination and discussion of today's crucial teen issues. The Youth Leadership Congress is held on a college campus and offers a taste of life in the dorms, campus food and attending classes.
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For high school sophomores and juniors
Limited to students of families served by Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative
All expenses are paid, including lodging, transportation and meals
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Students are encouraged to enter an essay contest and possibly win one of three educational scholarships. They can also compete for a seat on the Youth Board and have a hand in planning next year's program. Best of all, the three-day Youth Leadership Congress is an all-expense paid trip sponsored entirely by Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative.
The Youth Leadership Congress program was first established in 1963. The annual three-day conference is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association, the University of Wisconsin - River Falls and the rural electric cooperatives of Wisconsin. The conference is scheduled in mid July.
Who is eligible? High School sophomores and juniors from all families served by Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative. Students must not have reached their 18th birthday to be eligible.
How does a student apply? Students can be recommended by a high school guidance counselor, teacher, parent or grandparent. Interested students are asked to complete an easy application form which is available each year in May.
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