People's Electric Cooperative (PEC) is excited to announce the next steps in selecting students to represent our cooperative on the 2026 Youth Tour—an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C., open to all 11th-grade students within PEC’s 11-county service area. 492601202
PEC is moving into the most exciting part of the Youth Tour process—selecting this year’s delegates! In October, students were presented with program information at 15 participating schools inside PEC’s service area. Here are the remaining steps:
Step 1: Take the Qualifying Test
Testing began in November, with several schools completing or scheduling their sessions in December. The final opportunity to take the qualifying test will be Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 9 a.m. at PEC headquarters, located at 1600 North Country Club Road in Ada. Students who wish to test at PEC must register in advance on the Youth Tour Test Registration page.
Step 2: Advance to the Interview Round
After all testing is complete, the top scorers will advance to an interview competition. During this round, students will have the opportunity to share their ideas, interests, and leadership potential with PEC’s selection panel.
Step 3: Delegates Are Selected
Following interviews, three delegates will be chosen to represent PEC on the Youth Tour trip to Washington, D.C., June 14 through June 19, 2026.
Step 4: Watch for the Announcement
Names of PEC’s 2026 Youth Tour delegates will be featured in our March newsletter!
For additional details about the program, study materials, and testimonials from past delegates, visit our Youth Tour webpage.