Up to thirteen high school juniors from local high schools will be selected to serve on the Kankakee Valley REMC's Junior Board of Directors. The program takes place from October to May, with the students meeting monthly for field trips and leadership experiences. Successful program completion will earn each student a $1,000 scholarship from Kankakee Valley REMC.
"The Junior Board of Directors program empowers the youth of our communities to network with like-minded peers, business professionals, and the cooperative. This group offers valuable insights into their generation's expectations for cooperatives like KV REMC," explained Amanda Steeb, director of marketing and communications at KV REMC
Through this program, students will participate in fun activities that will help them strengthen their leadership skills and career development. They will interact with community leaders as they learn about unique opportunities within their home community. As a team, the students will complete a capstone project, including a community service project with a non-profit organization of their choice.
"We are witnessing increasing competition for talent within our community. Many rural areas are facing challenges in growth because of young individuals not returning to their hometowns after college. Through this program, we aim to showcase the unique opportunities available close to home," explained Steeb.
This opportunity is open to all high school juniors. To be considered, students must complete an application available a https://www.kvremc.com/community/youth-programs/junior-board-of-directors/.
Applications are due to Kankakee Valley REMC by August 23.
Kankakee Valley REMC is a membership cooperative delivering power to more than 18,000 residential and commercial members in the rural areas of LaPorte, Porter, Lake, Starke, Marshall, Pulaski, and St. Joseph counties. In addition to the Junior Board of Directors program, KV REMC offers Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., Camp Kilowatt, Page Day at the State Capitol, and scholarships through Operation Round Up Trust. For more information, visit kvremc.com.
