Young Professionals Wanted for Rotary Exchange Program

The Lakehurst/Manchester branch of Rotary International announced that the organization is looking for young professionals to participate in a study exchange program next May. 

The Group Study Exchange Program of the philanthropic organization aims to send "young business and professional men and women between the ages of 25 and 40 in the initial years of their professional life" to the Puglia e Basilicata region of Southern Italy, according to a Rotary news release.

Four individuals from Monmouth, Ocean and Burlington Counties will be selected for the month-long program, according to the release. Those in various work roles, from corporations, small businesses, community organizations and nonprofit agencies, among others, are welcome to apply. 

"Individuals who take part in this rewarding, once-in-a-lifetime experience will return home with a broadened cultural perspective and new understanding of a nation’s history, language, commerce and government," the release states. 

Those interested in applying can contact Brendan Weiner of the Lakehurst/Manchester Rotary Club for an application at 732-232-9542 or brendantweiner@gmail.com. The submission deadline is Oct. 1. 

Rotary International has over 1.2 million members who serve in 33,000 clubs in over 200 countries, according to the organization.