2023 Government-in-Action Youth Tour
Houston County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Announces Its
2023 Government-in-Action Youth Tour
The Board of Directors of Houston County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“HCEC”) in conjunction with Texas Electric Cooperative (TEC), and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) will sponsor two deserving students for the 58th Annual Government-in-Action Youth Tour. The tour will take place from Sunday, June 11th through Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. The chaperoned, all-expense-paid trip will cover airfare, transportation, hotel rooms, food, and the cost of the various sightseeing outings.
The journey will begin with a trip to Austin where the students will learn about state government and visit famous landmarks such as the Capitol, Zilker Botanical Garden, and Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.
From there, they will travel to Washington, D.C. and join more than 1,500 high school participants from across the nation. They will have the opportunity to meet with their elected Texas representatives as well as visiting historically significant national sites, touring some of Washington, D.C.’s most moving memorials, and browsing the campus of our nation’s capital.
The 2020 and 2021 Government-in-Action Youth Tours had to be cancelled. Due to current health concerns and the unknown for 2023 every precaution is being administered for the safety of the students. Youth Tour will look different than in years past with students being divided into smaller groups to facilitate social distancing.
Requirements
- Candidate’s parents or guardians must be active HCEC members and maintain a permanent residence currently using HCEC’s electrical lines.
- Candidate must be a high school student enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in the 2022-2023 school year and 16 years old with a state issued driver license or ID.
- Candidate must submit an application and a 500-word typed essay.
This year’s essay topic should address: your position on “student loan forgiveness” include arguments addressing current and future economic and social implications.
An independent panel will judge the application and essay, and the top candidates will be interviewed. Candidates will be notified of the date and time of their interview, which will be conducted at the HCEC office.
Applications are available from your local high school counselor, U.S. History teacher, or Government teacher, and online at www.houstoncountyelec.com. OR by clicking this application link. Application Due: January 27th, 2023