Stream Realty Partners, Project Offers CRE Training for Dallas Area College Students » Dallas Innovates

Founders Hall at UNT Dallas. [Photo: Beck Construction]

A partnership between Stream Realty Partners and Project Destined will give 12 college students in the Dallas-Fort Worth market the opportunity to learn about commercial real estate through a work-based curriculum this summer.

Founded by Cedric Bobo, a Harvard MBA graduate and investment banker for more than 20 years, Project Destined trains high school students, college students, and veterans to become owners and stakeholders in the communities in which they live. Masu.

The comprehensive social impact program aims to introduce diverse talent to the commercial real estate industry.

“Our partnership with Project Destined is a direct reflection of our vision for Stream to change the landscape of commercial real estate nationally,” Blake Kendrick, chief operating officer of Stream Realty Partners, said in a statement. ” “Through this program, we hope to inspire a new generation of talented students to pursue this career path while emphasizing the stream's core values of smart, honest, kind and passionate. We look forward to building meaningful relationships with them.”

Practical education and guidance

Stream and Project Destined will provide a nine-week work-based training program to students attending the University of Texas at Dallas, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M University, the University of North Texas at Dallas, and Texas Christian University.

Through a curriculum that includes workshops, an executive speaker series and site visits, students will be educated in market research, real estate analysis, asset valuation and transaction financing, Stream said.

Students also have the opportunity to participate in continuing education courses such as financial modeling, investment management, capital markets, and affordable housing.

Students in the program will compete against each other in groups to expose industry leaders to live real estate transactions, Stream said.

Project Destined students are matched with Stream mentors who share their commercial real estate knowledge and experience during weekly meetings.

Stream said senior associate Patrick Crews, associates Hannah Hutchins and Ben Harrison, and senior financial analyst Jenkins Bender will serve as mentors and will meet weekly with the mentees.

Stream Northern Virginia Managing Director Anthony Chan and Associate Brennan Fewin will serve as judges for the competition.

“I am looking forward to joining the Project Destined team this summer,” Bender said of his upcoming mentorship role. “When I pivoted from another career path to commercial real estate, many people shared their time and expertise with me, which had a tangible impact on my career trajectory. I’m excited to pay it forward and engage with future real estate leaders through Project Destined.”

Build a culture of fairness

Stream said its partnership with Project Destined is part of its ongoing environmental, social and governance efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion while building a culture of equity at all levels. .

Molly Robottom, Stream's senior vice president of recruiting, said she sees endless opportunities in the partnership with Project Destined.

“We couldn't be more excited to announce our partnership and corporate sponsorship with Project Destined,” Robotom said in a statement. “This great initiative embodies our core values of empowering and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Together, we will unlock the potential of young people and encourage them to start their own businesses. We are dedicated to fostering a family spirit.”

Founded in 2016, Project Destined trains and educates more than 2,500 students each year from more than 350 universities in 35 markets across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.