Each year, Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative joins eight other east Texas cooperatives in sponsoring the East Texas Rural Electric Youth Seminar (ETREYS).  URECC offers an all-expenses-paid trip for 10 students who are attending a high school in the URECC service area to ETREYS.  

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While at ETREYS students participate in workshops, seminars, and peer group activities that range from leadership development to pure entertainment.  Speakers from all walks of life including nationally-known personalities, athletes, and professional leaders take part in the daily sessions.  Additionally, each student has a chance to compete for thousands in college scholarship funds. 

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Established in 1988, the mission of ETREYS is to foster positive ideas and values among young people and to enhance skills in leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal relationships.  Participating cooperatives include Bowie-Cass, Cherokee County, Deep East, Houston County, Jasper-Newton, Panola-Harrison, Rusk County, Upshur Rural, and Wood County. 

Participants must be either a sophomore or junior and are selected on the basis of overall excellence and involvement in extracurricular activities including leadership positions, academic awards, etc. 

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For more information or if you have questions, please contact us at 903-843-2536 or email us at etreys@urecc.coop

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To apply, download the application below. Applications are due no later than March 28th!