La Plata Electric Association, in partnership with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, is seeking high school juniors to be a part of the National Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington D.C., set for June 8-15.
Application deadline is Monday, Jan. 9. All high school juniors whose households receive electricity from LPEA are eligible to apply.
"The Youth Tour to Washington D.C., is unique to rural electric cooperatives across the country," said LPEA CEO Mike Dreyspring. "Annually, LPEA and our sister co-ops select and sponsor high school juniors for this all-expenses-paid experience. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and we encourage our local high school students to apply."
The Washington D.C. Youth Tour features an intimate look at the federal government and the nation's Capitol, including museum and monument tours, as well as interaction with Colorado's elected representatives. Social activities are also part of the adventure.
LPEA endeavors to sponsor one student from each municipality within its service territory - Durango, Bayfield, Pagosa Springs and Ignacio. Homeschool students are eligible. "To be considered, students must complete the D.C. Youth Tour application and submit it to LPEA, along with an essay of 500 words or less about any aspect of the electric energy industry," said Jeannie Bennett, LPEA public relations coordinator.
Applications are available on the LPEA website, www.lpea.coop, from high school counselors, and at the LPEA offices in Durango and Pagosa Springs. For further information, contact Bennett at 382-3505 or jbennett@lpea.coop.
