2020 Diversity & Inclusion College Fellowship Program

The NAIOPWA Diversity & Inclusion College Fellowship Program is a resource for college students who interested in commercial real estate in the Puget Sound region. The program is a platform for students of diverse ethnicities, genders, abilities and sexual orientations to interact more closely with NAIOP, to connect with peers and to experience the breadth of the CRE industry. By providing an additional resource for member companies and student members, we aim to enhance college students' summer experiences and bring them together with other college students from diverse backgrounds. The more we can enhance the student experience, the more likely young leaders are to seek full-time employment in the industry.

During the program, participating students will meet four times with D&I Committee members to discuss their career goals, learn about job opportunities in CRE, hear from CRE professionals, and develop deeper connections with industry professionals and their peers. Due to Covid-19, these meetings may be virtual if public health guidelines require.

Companies may nominate prospective fellows (students may also self-nominate) during April and May, and a selection process will determine the final class of participants. Fellows must commit to attending all four events unless pardoned otherwise.

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Eligibility

The program is available for students currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning or who have recently graduated, as well as NAIOP member-company interns.

Program Benefits

Participating fellows will gain:

networking experience, including a community of peers from diverse backgrounds;
learning opportunities from industry professionals;
access to additional professional mentors;
exposure to other commercial real estate trades/jobs;
and a free student NAIOP membership for the remainder of 2020.

Cost

There is no cost to fellows in the program or to NAIOP member companies. NAIOPWA's Diversity & Inclusion sponsors and the NAIOP Washington Foundation have underwritten the program for 2020.

Schedule

Over the course of the summer, fellows will attend four events geared toward introducing the CRE industry while facilitating networking and learning opportunities. Events will likely be virtual due to public health concerns. Topics include: transactions/development, operations, real estate law/land use, and more.

Fellows must commit to attending the following events. All dates are tentative as of May 22:

Meeting 1
July 8: 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Meeting 2
July 11: 12 – 4 p.m.

Summer Property Tour

Meeting 3
July 22: 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Meeting 4
August 5: 12 – 1:30 p.m.