The Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) is a four-day leadership conference held annually in Jefferson City in mid-July. It brings together some of the best and brightest young leaders from across Missouri. The focus is to help students learn about electric cooperatives and Missouri state government, and to teach leadership skills. The program includes nationally known speakers, tours of great Missouri museums, and a day at the state Capitol. The 2024 CYCLE Conference was held July 16 – 19 at the Doubletree Hotel in Jefferson City.
Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative selects two area students to attend CYCLE each year, with lodging, meals and transportation provided by HOEC.
Eligibility requirements
All area High School Juniors are eligible to apply for this opportunity (except for children of HOEC employees, who are ineligible).
Check back here in late 2024 or early 2025 for the application form and details for the 2025 summer CYCLE program.
