The REAP Academy 2023 | Project REAP

The REAP Academy - Spring 2023

The application process is closed. The next REAP Academy will be held Spring 2024.

Project REAP (The Real Estate Associate Program) is the industry’s leading effort to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate industry.

The REAP Academy is nearing its 25th year of bridging the gap between talented diverse professionals and the commercial real estate industry. The Academy is designed to introduce commercial real estate terminology, concepts, and processes which can lay the foundation for a successful career in the commercial real estate industry, career advancement or pivot.

Program Structure

Candidates can participate from anywhere in the country and abroad
10 weeks of classes (7 weeks virtual sessions; 3 weeks in person engagement) + on demand courses

Academy begins Monday, April 10, 2023 and ends Monday, June 12, 2023
Virtual sessions will be held Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm - 6:30pm EST
The on-demand courses are designed to be taken on a weekly basis (at a day and time that is at the discretion of the candidate.)

There are two tracks from which a candidate may consider:

Hybrid: For candidates who live in a Project REAP metro (i.e., Atlanta, New York, Washington, DC, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Los Angeles and Dallas) and able to participate in the 7 weeks virtual sessions and 3 weeks of in-person engagement in current REAP markets. The in-person engagements are scheduled for the following dates: Thursday, April 27; Thursday, May 11; and Thursday, May 25 from 5:00-6:30 pm in each respective time zone.
Virtual: For candidates who do not live in one of the Project REAP’s current metros and therefore only required to participate in the 7 weeks virtual sessions.

What You Will Learn

Core Topics:

Financial Analysis, Development, Asset Management/Property Management, Market Analysis, Investment Sales/Brokerage, Leasing/Lease Analysis

Lecturers of the REAP Academy are active REAP sponsors and prominent professionals in the commercial real estate industry. Their insights, experience and expertise will complement the on demand courses and they will serve as support to the candidates.

A snapshot of the planned weekly virtual sessions may include (subject to change):

Introduction to Commercial Real Estate
Real Estate Finance and Financing
Site Selection (Retail and Industrial)
Development (Mixed Use and Retail)
Careers in Brokerage
Capital Markets & Research
Affordable Housing
Innovations in Real Estate
Conversations with REAPers in the Industry
Entrepreneurial Pursuits in CRE

The on demand content (which may include video instruction and downloadable resources) may be completed at the participant’s discretion, on a weekly basis. Participants should expect to spend approximately four to six hours per week to complete the weekly courses including the on demand classes.

Who's Eligible

Applicants with all levels of experience (i.e., entry level, career pivot, career advancement) are encouraged to apply
Applicants must have a 4-year degree (or be a current graduating senior) from an accredited institution
Prior real estate experience is not a prerequisite as REAP seeks candidates from across a wide spectrum of disciplines
At least one (1) year of professional work experience or one (1) year of post-graduate training

What Are the Requirements

A completed application + LinkedIn profile
80% attendance rate (cameras on and fully present)
Quiz pass rate of at least 80% (on demand content and platform Powered by ULI Learning)
Recommendation letter is recommended but not required

Cohort Target: Maximum 150

Tuition and Fees

Hybrid: $850
Virtual: $700
Early bird discount of $50 for applications received by January 15, 2023 (accepted candidates only)
Payment due date: March 15, 2023
The tuition payment is non-refundable and must be received by deadline to secure enrollment

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