Since their founding more than 80 years ago, Texas’ electric cooperatives have been committed to empowering the communities they serve. Of course, that mission includes providing electricity, but it’s so much more than that. Co-ops not only power homes and businesses across rural and suburban Texas but also invest time, energy, and compassion into improving their members’ quality of life. 

That means investing in our young people—the leaders of tomorrow. And one of the main ways Fayette Electric Cooperative works to empower local youths is through the Government-in-Action Youth Tour, a weeklong, guided trip to Washington, D.C.

This year, Fayette EC is proud to sponsor two high school students from its service area to participate in Youth Tour, scheduled for June 16-23, 2024.

Texas’ electric cooperatives sent their first Youth Tour delegates to Washington in 1965. The group of 58 deserving teens joined their peers from across Co-op Country to explore the capital, meet with their congressional representatives to discuss important issues and broaden their view of the world. Since then, more than 4,600 Texas students have gone on this unforgettable trip.

To become part of this enduring legacy and represent Fayette EC on Youth Tour, apply now for the contest.

Eligible entrants must: 

• Be a high school sophomore, junior or senior.
• Reside full-time in the home of a parent or guardian who is a member and full-time resident in FEC’s service area and maintains an active FEC account.
• Find out more information here.

Applications must arrive at Fayette EC by January 19, 2024. Applications will be judged by an independent panel of judges who are not affiliated with the cooperative. No late applications will be accepted. 

For more information about Youth Tour, visit YouthTour.org and TexasYouthTour.com or contact Tracy Denton at (979) 968-3181 or tracya@fayette.coop.