YPG Curriculum and Requirements
Application are now beiing accepted, deadline is March 14, 2025.

Open to members and prospects age 35 and younger
(YPG Alums and Chapter leaders are exempt from the age limit)
Join us and learn about the YPG program, a prestigious 12-month educational initiative designed for personal and professional growth among young real estate professionals. Gain insight from YPG alumni on the program's unparalleled benefits, including leadership training, networking opportunities, educational sessions, and access to top executives in the real estate industry.
With the application period for the next class now open (deadline: March 14th), this is your chance to get the inside scoop on the program and explore the benefits of NAIOP SoCal membership. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and connect with industry leaders!
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If you're ready to take the next step or have any questions, feel free to reach out to our selection committee
Curriculum
Educate
Taught by industry leaders, each YPG educational session offers instruction in critical components of the commercial real estate industry. Each session is designed to immerse the YPG class in aspects of the business that will provide an essential background to their core real estate career objectives. Topics include land planning, development, construction, capital markets, architecture, engineering, asset management, brokerage and more.
Develop
The YPG class receives personal development guidance from an experienced course facilitator and guest instructors. Candidates will examine their personal strengths and areas of opportunity, and learn how to utilize this knowledge to cultivate success in both personal and professional environments.
Connect
Participation in YPG builds a peer group of young professionals from a range of real estate disciplines, providing a foundation of like-minded colleagues and access to critical resources that will serve the class throughout their careers.
Elevate
YPG students receive access to and training by key decision-makers in the real estate industry. These “career coaches” serve as role models and mentors, offering invaluable firsthand insight to students for their career growth. In addition, participants receive leadership training that will allow them to develop the key business skills necessary to ascend to leadership positions, not only within their respective firms but within the industry.
Requirements
2025-26 YPG Selection Committee





Morgan Adams
Stream Realty Partners
(949) 732-3752
Laurel Casey
GLP
(619) 994-8082
Jordan Cobb
Chartwell Real Estate Development
(858) 213-5286
Dan DeLeon
Starboard Realty Advisors
(949) 431-0316
Courtney Wing
Newcastle Partners
(951) 267-2692