Regency Centers announced its strategic partnership with Project Destined, a leading social impact platform that’s building the next generation of owners and leaders in real estate.
Project Destined provides a vehicle to introduce underrepresented students from more than 350 colleges and universities to the world of commercial real estate. With the support of 250+ firms, Project Destined has provided 7,000+ students with financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and real estate training. The program equips participants with targeted support focused on talent acquisition, retention, and community engagement.
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Regency’s first group of Project Destined students comes to us from Florida A&M University and the University of Miami. The group will participate in a live deal pitch competition, where they will be judged against other groups who are mentored by various organizations partnering with Project Destined.
Within one year of completing the program, a reported 70% of Project Destined alums secure a job, whether full-time or internships, in real estate and related sectors.
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We are proud to partner with Project Destined,” said Thomas Bolton, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Community Impact Specialist, Regency Centers. “We are passionate about helping improve real estate education for traditionally underrepresented students — including those attending HBCUs — to ultimately increase diversity across the real estate industry.
Regency Centers is a preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics. Learn more about Regency’s efforts in Corporate Responsibility here.