For more than 50 years, the electric cooperatives of Illinois have given tomorrow’s leaders the opportunity to learn from today’s public officials, and EnerStar is on the hunt for two outstanding students to represent our co-op at Youth Tour this year. EnerStar’s Youth Tour is actually two separate events: Youth Day in Springfield and the Youth to Washington trip.

Youth Day in Springfield – Date TBA

Each year, nearly 300 outstanding students get an up-close, first-hand look at democracy in action when they meet their elected representatives during Illinois Electric Cooperatives Youth Day. 

Youth to Washington – June 14-21, 2024

Those individuals selected will also travel by charter bus for an all-expense, week-long tour of Washington, D.C where they will create lasting memories and visit all the Washington must-see sites including Gettysburg, George Washington’s Mt Vernon, Smithsonian museums, Arlington Cemetery, and much more!

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should be high school freshmen, sophomores or juniors during the 2023-2024 school year. In addition, the students must reside in the EnerStar service territory and receive their electricity from EnerStar.

Visit www.enerstar.com to find the application in the Community Section. Applications are due Jan. 31, 2024. Good luck!