Youth Leadership Seminar
(From L to R) Representative Phillip Johnson, MTEMC’s Cathy Mitchell, Independence High School junior Mary Kelsey, Fairview High School junior Rebecca Flake and Representative Glen Casada at the 2008 Youth Leadership Seminar.
| Program: | Youth Leadership Seminar |
| Grade Level: | 11 |
| Time Frame: | March |
| Selection Process: | Faculty at each of the 20 high schools in Middle Tennessee Electric's service area select one male and one female student to apply. This selection is based on leadership abilities, community involvement, etc. Applicants are interviewed by MTEMC employees. One male and one female student are selected to participate in the seminar. |
| Activity: | Each of the 23 rural electric cooperatives in Tennessee may sponsor two students at this three-day event. Held in Nashville at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel, seminar activities include visits to Legislative Plaza, House and Senate committee sessions, a tour of the Capitol building, leadership development sessions, attendance at a Nashville Predators NHL hockey game, cooperative learning sessions and quiz bowl competition. All expenses are paid. |
| Sponsor: | Middle Tennessee Electric and Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association |