Safety Program
Our arcing demonstration delivers an unforgettable firsthand look at the power of electricity. The presentation stresses protecting against the dangers associated with electricity, and especially power line hazards. To request a demonstration, please complete the request form here. Demonstration Request
Customizable Programs
The staff at WCEC can customize programs for various civic or educational purposes. For example, our staff has developed and presented programs focused on Energy Conservation, which includes simple tips to reduce power usage. The cooperative also presents educational content about the industry, including the types of production, WCEC’s fuel mix, and the industries policy climate. To request a demonstration, please complete the request form here. Demonstration Request
Scholarships
Every year Wood County Electric Cooperative awards college scholarships to high school seniors and adult learners throughout our service area. Currently there are 10 $2,000 Power My World scholarships for any course of study and one $5,000 scholarship specifically for electrical engineering students in their Jr. year of college.
Youth Programs
Wood County Electric Cooperative also participates in programs directed at young people in our community. The East Texas Rural Electric Youth Seminar (ETREYS) program, for example, trains high school students in leadership skills. And the Rural Electric Youth Tour sends more than a thousand high school students to Washington, D.C. every year, including young people from communities in our service area.
Contact Information
Call us at (903) 763-2203 or email info@wcec.org to learn more about participation in these and other programs for youth.
