Resources for Students
At the Builders of Color Coalition, we convene and collaborate with professionals of color, private firms, government agencies, trade organizations, and community nonprofits to create more significant educational opportunities, employment, partnership, and financing opportunities.
The following resources are intended to create a platform for sharing information related to opportunities for students of color to enter Boston’s commercial real estate industry. This working document is a collaboration between the various real estate trade organizations across Greater Boston and the UMass system.
Scholarships
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The scholarship is awarded to a female student(s) entering her junior or senior year of undergraduate school or entering or enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university based in New England. The student must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the commercial real estate industry through her course studies and/or internships in a commercial real estate firm.
Contact: Laura Domenico, laura@crewboston.org
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Supports future female leaders as they pursue university-level education that will lead to careers in commercial real estate
Contact: Laura Domenico, laura@crewboston.org
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Two Scholarships will be awarded to college Juniors or Seniors who are interested in CRE - either with past internships or clubs.
Contact: Adrienne Maley, amaley@gbreb.com
Association Subgroups
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A forum for full-time students and members under age 35 to build relationships, gain exposure, learn from industry professionals
Contact: Zakeem Pitter, zakeem.pitter@uli.org
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If you are 35 or younger and a NAIOP member, join your peers on this fun and friendly committee that plans a variety of educational, networking, and social events tailored to the unique needs and interests of young professionals.
Contact: Anna Fairfield, fairfield@naiopma.org
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Real estate trade organizations are the primary sources of real estate education, and also the central networks of developers and real estate professionals that do high-level business together. Through our partnerships with the major real estate organizations in Greater Boston, we have arranged for our network to be able to access first-time membership on a discounted or complimentary basis, for a limited time.
Contact: Sai Boddupalli sai@buildersofcolor.com
Internships/Fellowships
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Coffee Connectors is an initiative that helps ambitious first-generation college students and commercial real estate first-timers (Connectees) to overcome gaps in their career networks. Connectees learn the protocols and unwritten rules of building a network, including how to present their professional profiles, write an email introduction, and prepare themselves for a live meeting with a real estate industry veteran (Connector). Connectors agree to meet with Connectees for one thirty-minute coffee, make one referral to another professional, and continue to mentor the Connectee through their first job search and career launch.
Contact:
Beatrice Thevenot, beatrice.thevenot@northbridgecre.com
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Paid summer internship identifies and engages college students who are ideal candidates for opportunities in this vibrant field. Employers who represent all aspects of the industry provide interns with meaningful work experience that offer learning, professional support, networking opportunities, and challenges.
Contact: Jayson Pugh, jpugh@crestinternship.com
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Contact: Laura Domenico, laura@crewboston.org
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8-week internship program, which partners CRE firms with diverse students from local colleges to create a pathway for new leaders and owners in the sector. The program includes an in-depth curriculum, experiential training, live deal competitions & collaboration with industry leaders.
Contact: train@projectdestined.com
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Open to candidates from multicultural/minority backgrounds. Applicants must have a 4-year degree (or current graduating senior) from an accredited institution. No Boston chapter.
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Please email your resume to Jessi Duston Program Manager, Internship Program d-jessi@masscec.com (617-315-9315) to help us connect you with opportunities and to receive further guidance. In the email, please include “MassCEC Internship Application” in the subject line. Any specific internship questions can be sent to internships@masscec.com.
Association Student-Rate Memberships
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Individual Student Membership: $75
University Membership (Up to 25 Student Members): $1,000
Contact: Debbie Osheroff osheroff@naiopma.org, 781-453-6900 x7
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Individual Student Membership: $120/year or $10/month. Group memberships for students and faculty available.
Contact: Zakeem Pitter, zakeem.pitter@uli.org
High School Students
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High school students
Contact: Ken McIntyre, kmcintyre@reec.org or Jeff Mahoney, jmahoney@ucane.com