The Eau Claire Energy Cooperative Youth Ambassador Program is an exciting program designed to help high school students learn first hand about many leadership skills necessary in life. Students will have the opportunity to learn about cooperatives and energy issues, as well as plan and participate in community service projects.

Eight monthly meetings are scheduled from September through May (no meeting planned during the month of December) on the third Wednesday of the month. Lunch is provided at each meeting. Most meetings take place at ECEC, but students will also travel to other locations. Some meetings include a hands-on activity or workshop.

The Youth Ambassador Program is a great way for students to interact and work with one another by examining the business operations of a cooperative and energy issues.

I have never had so much fun learning about energy...and making friends and enjoying great food all the while!
-Hannah Rueber, Home School

Additional Opportunities:

• Co-ops Yes! Conference
• Youth Congress
• Trip to Washington, D.C.
• Federated Youth Scholarship
• ECEC Annual Board Meeting

Past Learning Opportunities:

• T-shirt Design Project
• Leadership Workshop with Lori Severson

"It's fun, exciting, a great way to meet new people, and all the while helping out your community."
-Benjamin Lange, Eau Claire Memorial High School

How To Qualify:

To become a Youth Ambassador at Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, students must:

1. Live in a household that receives electricity from Eau Claire Energy Cooperative.
2. Attend a total of at least 5 out of 13 Youth Ambassador meetings and community service activities per year.
3. Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school at a qualifying school (same as Scholarship schools).

Typical Meeting Outline:

• Sign-In
• Lunch
• Speaker at ECEC/another location
• Hands-on activity
• Service project update(s)
• Fill out evaluations