Two Noble Park Aquatic Centre workers are heading to Japan.
YMCA Victoria is sending 12 young staff and volunteers to intern with other young people from across the globe.
NPAC operations recreation officer Lochlan Norton and swim teacher and customer service officer Ebony Rose Huygens were among this year’s intake.
The lifelong Greater Dandenong residents will head to YMCA Oaska for about two months between June and September.
Mr Norton has worked at NPAC since January 2015 and will be a Global Youth Conference facilitator during his trip.
Ms Huygens joined the NPAC team in October 2015 and will fill one of four Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) swim instructor and teaching assistant positions.
NPAC manager Ansie Uys said the personal development opportunity for the pair was exciting and well-deserved.
“The international internship program offers young people a unique opportunity to work in Japan and experience its fascinating culture,” she said.
“It also challenges them to live and work together to achieve common goals.
“Ebony Rose and Lochlan are great examples of the emerging leaders in the Dandenong community and I’m thrilled that the YMCA has provided this wonderful opportunity for them.”
