National Institute on Cooperative Education (NICE)
NICE
is a Youth Scholar Program that provides both educational and social activities. The primary objectives are to:
1. Increase the
understanding of basic cooperative principles, how cooperatives are organized and operated, and how to use cooperatives;
2. Develop an understanding
of the issues creating challenges and opportunities for cooperatives today;
3. Provide opportunities for participation and
leadership development;
4.
Encourage youth scholars to explore career possibilities with cooperatives; and
5. Provide opportunities to become acquainted
with cooperative leaders, members, educators, and other youth.
The 2009 NICE will be held on July 25-29 at the University
of Tennessee in Knoxville. For an application or more information, contact Marie Stiles at scco-opcouncil@sc.rr.com or click the links below the photo to obtain an application and additional information about NICE.