Ohio Cooperative Youth Day

Sponsored by URE, Ohio Cooperative Youth Day introduces young leaders to the legislative process and provides an opportunity to learn about our government and its connection to rural electric cooperatives. High school sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply for the trip.

This year’s trip will take place on Oct. 23, 2025, and will include a tour of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, where they will have the opportunity to meet with local legislators and ask questions regarding issues impacting their lives.

Students must be a son, daughter, or legal ward of a URE member living on the cooperative’s lines and receiving electric or natural gas service from the cooperative at the time of selection.

URE student representatives will be joined by other students sponsored by co-ops across Ohio for the one-day trip.

Cooperative Youth Day is the first step in URE’s youth engagement initiative, aimed at educating students about the cooperative business model. Those who attend Youth Day will have the opportunity to learn more about the Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives annual Youth Tour trip to Washington, D.C., how that application process works, and express interest in receiving more information once applications are available.

The deadline to apply is Monday, September 22, 2025.

Questions? Contact URE via email at services@ure.com or give us a call at 937-642-1826.

Cooperative Youth Day Application

Are your parents/guardians permanent residential members of URE?(Required)

Yes

Are you currently a sophomore or junior in high school?(Required)

Yes

Name(Required)

First Last

Age(Required)

Birthdate(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Student Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Parent Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Parents' Names(Required)

First Last

Parents' Phone Numbers(Required)

Name of High School(Required)

T-shirt Size(Required)

If you could ask one question to a state representative, what would it be and why?(Required)

What is the difference between an electric cooperative and other electric providers?(Required)

How did you find out about Cooperative Youth Day?(Required)

Attachments:(Required)

One teacher recommendation (no longer than 500 words)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

STATEMENT OF APPLICANT, PARENT OR GUARDIAN (Required)

We have examined this application, and the records are true, complete, and accurate. In addition, we acknowledge and agree that the Cooperative may disclose any or all of the information contained in this application and the supporting documents to the selection committee for the Youth Day program and to any employees of the Cooperative.

Untitled(Required)

I agree

Applicant's Signature

Parent / Guardian's Signature

Date(Required)

Security Check

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