The Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Director’s program offers students unique opportunities to engage with community leaders. The program is facilitated by Kankakee Valley REMC and Indiana Electric Cooperatives legislative team. The junior board recently visited the Indiana Statehouse, immersing themselves in the daily lives of legislators working for their constituents.
Despite the bustling atmosphere, legislators took time to greet and express gratitude to the students for their visit. Representative Soliday, Boy, Culp, and Senator Charbonneau were among those the students had the pleasure of meeting. They engaged in insightful conversations about their role and offered valuable career advice. These exchanges provided a glimpse into the legislators' responsibilities and driving force in their work.
Following these interactions, the students were treated to a comprehensive tour of the Statehouse. They learned about the history of the construction of the Statehouse and explored the chambers of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Senate, and House of Representatives. This firsthand experience offered students a deeper understanding of the workings of the government.
"We are fortunate to have legislators that share the same belief of investing in our youth to prepare them to be the future leaders of our communities. We appreciate the legislators welcoming the students at the Statehouse and taking the time to share with them how government works. We hope opportunities like this will give students the exposure to someday consider getting involved in local government as a way to serve," stated Amanda Steeb, the Director of Communications and Marketing for Kankakee Valley REMC.
