Students can develop leadership skills, learn about co-ops

The annual Youth Leadership Congress is a dynamic three-day event sponsored by Wisconsin’s electric cooperatives and the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association. It is a unique opportunity for youth to develop their leadership skills while learning the purpose, operation, and scope of cooperative businesses.

This year's event will take place July 25–27 at UW-River Falls.

Rock Energy will pay for two high school students to attend the sessions. Applicants must be current freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who reside in the co-op's service territory and are children of co-op members. Click on the link below to submit your online application. 

What will you do at Youth Leadership Congress?

• See what makes the cooperative business model different and successful and apply this knowledge to fun and challenging cooperative activities.

• Work together with other youth leaders from around Wisconsin to demonstrate the power and value of cooperation.

• Identify and develop your own leadership skills.

• Learn some of the important history that has shaped today’s cooperatives.

• Discuss cooperative careers with professionals in the industry.

• Be entertained and challenged by highly acclaimed motivational speakers who understand teens and explore topics important and relevant in your life.

• Experience college life at a University of Wisconsin campus.

2018 YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONGRESS APPLICATION