KENTUCKY’S VIRTUAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT  

 

For more than 50 years, electric cooperatives across Kentucky have recognized outstanding high schoolers by providing a leadership experience for rising seniors.

In 2021, due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives is offering a virtual Youth Leadership Summit, rather than the traditional Frankfort Youth Tour and Washington Youth Tour.

This dynamic four-day interactive experience will focus on electric cooperatives, leadership, and civic engagement. Like traditional youth tour itineraries, the summit will allow unique access to elected leaders. Summit delegates will compete in a small group challenge to demonstrate what they learned and have a chance to win a scholarship. Everyone who participates in this program will be eligible to apply for an annual $10,000 national college scholarship only available to Youth Tour alumni.

Youth Leadership Summit students will be expected to participate in two-hour video conferences on four Tuesdays June 29-July 20. Attendance will be taken, and prizes will be given at the end of each session.

Should it be deemed safe to gather later this summer a special outing will be planned for students. To apply, print and fill out the application below and submit to any Owen Electric office or by mail, no later than end of business, Friday, June 4, 2021. Applications are also available at Owen Electric office locations.

 

Tentative Itinerary

TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021

10:00 AM – NOON

  • Welcome & Introductions (15 Mins)
  • What is a Cooperative and 7 Cooperative Principles (30 Mins)
  • Sustainability / Beneficial Electrification (30 Mins)
  • Electric Vehicles & Drones (30 Mins)
  • Introduce Project & Groups (15 Mins)

 

TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021

10:00 AM – NOON

  • NRECA International Project (30 Mins)
  • Rural Kentucky - Scott Jennings (30 Minutes)
  • Leadership - TBD
  • Importance of Voting - Secretary Adams (30 Mins)

 

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021

10:00 AM – NOON

  • Governor or Lt. Governor Address (30 Minutes)
  • Senator Mitch McConnell (30 Minutes)
  • Senator Rand Paul (30 Minutes)
  • TBD (30 Minutes)

 

TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

10:00 AM – NOON

  • Group Presentations

 

TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021

10:00 AM

  • SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUCEMENT

 

PROJECT: Small groups will create a campaign to represent what RESILIENT / RELIABLE / RESPONSIVE means to electric cooperatives using approved mediums. Be creative.

Examples include a podcast, video, advertisement, or song.

Winning team members will receive a $500 scholarship.