DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION 
PROJECT DESTINED BRIDGE PROGRAM


NAIOP Colorado, Project Destined Launch Bridge Program for Local Students

We are excited to partner with Project Destined to prepare a new generation of talent for opportunities in commercial real estate.

The six-week program provides college students with the opportunity to gain exposure to the skills, resources and network required to build a career in commercial real estate. The program will include interactive speaker sessions with sector leaders, skill-building workshops, and site visits, providing participants with exposure to early career opportunities at NAIOP Colorado.

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About the Bridge Program

The NAIOP Colorado Real Estate Development, Financing & Operations Bridge Program will provide students with the opportunity to explore real estate development, financing, and operations with leaders from NAIOP Colorado Member Firms.

Through this live, 6-week program students will attend interactive speaker sessions with sector leaders, skill-building workshops, and site visits, providing participants with exposure to early career opportunities at NAIOP Colorado Member Firms.

Program Features Include

      • Earn an academic scholarship stipend upon successful completion of program activities.
      • Gain accelerated access to paid Early Career Opportunities at NAIOP Colorado Sponsor Firms.
      • Participate in site visits to build relationships and network with leaders from NAIOP Colorado Sponsor Firms.

2024 Program Sessions
Fridays from October 4th through November 8th

      • Speaker Series to build awareness for Company and Development
      • Training Course to build knowledge of real estate development and exposure to key early career skills
      • Site visit to support students in networking with real estate development leaders

Interested students apply here. Application deadline is Thursday, September 19, 2024.

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Support Future Leaders: Sponsor a Student

      • Help build a more diverse and inclusive commercial real estate industry by supporting the Project Destined Bridge Program.

Program Sponsor Benefits

      • Access to Project Destined’s Talent Acquisition platform which provides access to 10,000+   students across 2,000+ universities.
      • Opportunity to engage with students in-person at your firms Office or Select Assets.
      • Recognition on Project Destined’s Social Media Platforms and (Potential) Video of In-Person Event.

 2023 Program Outcomes

      • Trained nearly 20 students from 4 academic institutions in Colorado with an average GPA of 3.5 in Real Estate Development, Financing & Operations.
      • 5+ program alumni have joined Real Estate Firms in Denver for Full-Time & Summer 2024 positions at firms including Ares Management, CBRE & NorthMarq, among others.

Sponsor a student with a $2,000 contribution or donate any amount to help aspiring leaders gain valuable industry experience.

Every donation makes a difference in empowering students to participate in the program, shaping the future of our communities and the commercial real estate industry.

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Interested in learning more about the NAIOP Colorado's DEI efforts and opportunity to sponsor Project Destined Students? Contact [email protected] for more details.


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