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YPG Curriculum and Requirements

Application are now beiing accepted, deadline is March 14, 2025.

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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!

For more details on the YPG program, Click Here

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

YPG candidates are expected, in addition to the monthly scheduled class sessions, to devote several hours each month in preparation for case studies and participation in the program; the vast majority of that time is spent outside normal business hours. An initial retreat, which includes an orientation session and a team-building workshop, is held at the beginning stages of the program and attendance is mandatory.

Each YPG Candidate:

  • Must be a professional in the commercial real estate industry
  • Must be an active member in good standing of NAIOP SoCal Chapter to apply.
  • Must be 35 years of age or younger by December 2025. (Year of birth 1990 or later)
  • Must be willing to commit the time, resources and skills required for active involvement in the program including, but not limited to, attendance at all program events. Applicants must obtain explicit support of their employer for this commitment to YPG.
  • Must practice high standards of professional and personal integrity.
  • Must demonstrate leadership qualities and capabilities as well as positive attitudes.

Requirements for admission include:

  • Submission of the YPG application, including 1-page resume, to be reviewed and approved by YPG selection committee.
  • Active member in good standing of NAIOP SoCal Chapter.
  • Employer endorsement.
  • (2) recommendations written on the candidate's behalf - NAIOP SoCal member(s) preferred, but not mandatory.
  • The program fee is $4,750. The suggested payment amount from the company and the student is listed below.
    • Company’s commitment of $3,750 corporate fee for each candidate accepted to the program.
    • Student's commitment of $1,000 for the tuition.
  • Student's commitment to attend mandatory 2.5 day YPG Retreat, August 22-24, 2025.
  • Student's commitment to attend monthly educational sessions and networking events that are separate and apart from other NAIOP Corporate and NAIOP SoCal activities, with the understanding that if (2) educational sessions are missed, student will be expelled from YPG program.

2025-26 YPG Selection Committee

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Courtney Smith

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

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