Apply Now for the 2027 Youth Tour

Central Electric is seeking applications from high school students wanting to participate in the leadership opportunity of a lifetime: The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Step out of your comfort zone, and join North Carolina’s future leaders as they explore the nation’s capital.

The cooperative will sponsor two local students to join the June 2027 Youth Tour. The all-expense-paid, week-long Tour is hosted by electric cooperatives nationwide and is a tradition more than 50 years strong. Students who will be entering their junior or senior year in fall 2027 are eligible to attend and are encouraged to apply.

Visit our Youth Tour page HERE to learn more and apply.