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.
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.
2025 Program Sessions
Fridays from October 3rd through November 7th
- 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
Support Future Leaders: Sponsor a Student
- Help build a more diverse 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.
2024 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.
- Since 2003, 10+ program alumni have joined Real Estate Firms in Denver for Full-Time & Summer 2025 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.
Interested in learning more about the NAIOP Colorado's outreach efforts and opportunity to sponsor Project Destined Students? Contact [email protected] for more details.
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