Houston County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Announces 2017 Government-in-Action Youth Tour
The board of directors of Houston County Electric Cooperative, Inc. in conjunction with Texas Electric Cooperative (TEC) and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has elected to sponsor two deserving students in an all-expense paid trip to our state and nation's capital. High school students enrolled as sophomores, juniors or seniors in the 2016-2017 school years may apply.
The 2017 tour will be the 52nd Annual Government-in-Action Youth Tour. Two lucky teens will win an all-expense paid trip to our nation's capital and experience a guided trip of a lifetime, June 7th through 16th,, 2017. The trip will include air fare, transportation while in Washington, hotel rooms, food cost as well as tours of many exciting, inspirational and educational sites. Recipients will travel from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Washington National Airport. Cooperative staff will transport students to and from Austin Texas.
It is virtually effortless to apply. Candidates must submit an application and a typed 500-word essay. An independent panel will judge the application and essay. This year the topic is "The President selects the Cabinet." The Cabinet includes the head of 15 executive departments, and members of the Cabinet possess a wide range of skills and expertise to ensure the safety, security and stability of our country. Please select 2 of the 15 Cabinet positions to fill. Explain which positions you would like to fill, who you would select for the position and why. The winners will travel with other students from Texas and join some 1500 other students from across the nation. This tremendous opportunity will include tours of Mount Vernon, The Smithsonian Museums, Potomac River boat cruise, and other historical sites and memorials.
If you are a sophomore, junior or senior in high school this year and your parent or guardian maintains permanent residence on Houston County Electric Cooperative's electrical lines you may apply. Applications are available from your local high school counselor, US History teacher, Government teacher, and online.
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