In 1976, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's (NRECA) Board of Directors created the Youth Consulting Board (YCB) as a joint effort of local electric cooperatives, electric cooperative statewide associations, and NRECA, to provide an extension of youth activities at the state and local level. The representatives are selected by the statewide Youth Tour directors and are announced each year during the Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.
In 1998, the structure of the Youth Consulting Board was redesigned as the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) to emphasize the development of strong leadership, presentation, and advocacy skills in America 's most promising young leaders. NRECA coordinates a series of educational workshops for the YLC which cover topics such as the cooperative business model, grassroots advocacy, community service, and careers in public service.
As members of the Youth Leadership Council (YLC), students become part of a special group of talented individuals. Moreover, they gain the opportunity to network with past members of the YLC. Ask your Statewide Youth Tour Director about representing your state as a member of the YLC.
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