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 2026 CYCLE conference will be held July 14-17, 2026 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 High School Juniors in the Howell-Oregon Electric service area are eligible to apply for this opportunity (except for children of Electric Cooperative employees).
Click below for the 2026 application form!
