The Washington Youth Tour will not take place in Washington D.C. this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s participants will participate in an Arkansas statewide virtual program that will allow them to connect and learn this June 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th.

This virtual experience will consist of:

• Learning about electric cooperatives and the cooperative business model;
• Hearing from Arkansas lawmakers on Capitol Hill and the Arkansas State Capitol;
• Hearing from Arkansas business, education, and faith leaders on the pandemic and related processes in Arkansas;
• Electing a Youth Leadership Council (YLC) representative to NRECA’s YLC program;
• Interacting with each other virtually; and
• Students will learn how to earn a $5,000 college scholarship by planning and executing a public service project in the local community.
• Youth Tour will offer gift cards each day to students who successfully answer trivia questions regarding the content covered to keep students engaged.

Applications are due March 31, 2021, and winners announced the last week of April.