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NAIOP DEVELOPING LEADERS MENTOR PROGRAM 2023

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The NAIOP Colorado Developing Leaders (DL) Mentor Program offers DL Member participants a distinctive opportunity to advance their real estate career and help them establish their foothold in the dynamic real estate industry. 

• Small Class Size & Highly Selective - Only 15 to 20 applicants are selected to participate.
• Tailored Fit - A selected mentor is recruited for each participant based off their application, interview, goals, and work history.
• Graduation Requirements - In order to graduate from the program, an applicant must attend 75all p% of all Mentor Program events, and meet with their mentor on a monthly basis.
• Program & Events - A number of events and programs are created each year as an opportunity to network not only with your mentor but other mentors/mentees in the program as well.
• Program Fee: $755 ($3,000 Value) - 
• The annual program fee is $755, which includes a $55 non-refundable application fee, plus $700 program fee if accepted.
• These fees include attendance, meals and beverages at all Mentor Program educational, networking and special event programming.
• PLEASE NOTE: There are a limited number of scholarship opportunities provided by the DL Program Sponsors for those applicants unable to meet the financial obligations. See the online application for more details.  

The DL Mentor Program is typically a 6-month commitment beginning in May through November of the current calendar year. The application period for the 2023 DL Mentor Program is from March 1 - March 31, 2023.

MENTEE APPLICATION PROCESS

In order to apply, participants must be age 35 and under as of December 31, 2023, plus have an active/paid NAIOP Colorado membership. Additionally participants must:

• Complete the Mentee Application and pay $55 application fee.
• Complete a phone or virtual interview with DL Mentor Program Committee Member.
• Agree to attend 75% of all scheduled DL Mentor Program events and programs.
• Maintain active/paid NAIOP Colorado Membership. Not a Member? Join Today! 

We strive to provide only strong pairings for the DL Mentor Program. We will notify all program applicants of either their acceptance or decline for the program by May 12, 2023. The application period for the 2023 DL Mentor Program is from March 1 - April 3, 2023. PLEASE NOTE: The online Mentee Application Form cannot be saved, entry must be completed from start to finish at one time. Click Here for aa Sample Mentee Application for your reference purposes. 

MENTEE APPLICATION

MENTOR APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested in shaping the future of the industry? The NAIOP Colorado Mentor Program is designed to match a limited number of mentees with highly experienced industry professionals, who will provide mentees with the opportunity to learn different aspects of the real estate industry. In addition, mentors will share career and professional advise to help mentees succeed in life and in the real estate industry. In order to apply, participants must have an active NAIOP Colorado membership.

Mentor applicants should be senior professional with over 10 years of experience in the CRE industry and have an active NAIOP Colorado membership. The application period for the 2023 DL Mentor Program is from March 1 - April 3, 2023.  PLEASE NOTE: The online Mentor Application Form cannot be saved, entry must be completed from start to finish at one time. Click Here for a Sample Mentor Application for your reference purposes. 

VOLUNTEER AS A MENTOR

2023 MENTOR PROGRAM SCHEDULE* 

• 03.01.2023 - Application Process Opens
• 04.03.2023 - Application Deadline
• 04.15.2023 - Mentee Interview Period Begins
• 05.12.2023 - Notification of Mentor Program Pairings
• 05.24.2023-  Kick-Off Event 
• 06.21.2023 - Game Night & Backyard BBQ Team Building and Networking Event
• 07.27.2023 - Mentee Only Educational Event
• 08.23.2023 - Team Building & Networking Event
• 09.28.2023 - Networking at the DL Real Estate on the Rocks (REOTR) at City Park Tavern
• 10.18.2023 - Mentor Program Wrap-Up 

*Please note, schedule is preliminary only and subject to change.