Mentorship Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The NAIOP Colorado Developing Leaders (DL) Mentor Program offers DL Member participants a distinctive opportunity to advance their real estate career and help them establish their foothold in the dynamic real estate industry.

Small Class Size & Highly Selective - Only 12 to 16 applicants are selected to participate.
Tailored Fit - A selected mentor is recruited for each participant based off their application, interview, goals, and work history.
Graduation Requirements - In order to graduate from the program, an applicant must at least attend all programs and events, and meet with their mentor on a monthly basis.
Program & Events - A number of events and programs are created each year as an opportunity to network not only with your mentor but other mentors/mentees in the program as well.
Program Fees - The annual program fee is typically $700, which includes a $50 non-refundable application fee, plus $650 program fee if accepted. These fees include attendance, meals and beverages at all Mentor Program educational, networking and special event programming. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the financial challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the program fees for 2020 have been reduced to $500 ($50 application fee, plus $450 program fee); participants will also have the option to set up make flexible payment arrangements.

The DL Mentor Program is typically a 6-month commitment beginning in July through December of the current calendar year. The application process for the 2020 DL Mentor Program has passed.

ANNOUNCING THE 2020 MENTOR CLASS

The NAIOP DL Mentor Committee successfully paired 17 Mentors and Mentees for 2020 and recently hosted a virtual kick-off event on July 8 celebrating this year's class. For a complete list of the 2020 DL Mentor Class, view the 2020 DL Mentor Yearbook below.

VIEW THE 2020 DL MENTOR YEARBOOK

2020 MENTOR PROGRAM SCHEDULE

03.10.2020 - Application Process Opens
04.30.2020 - Application Deadline
05.01.2020 - Mentee Interview Period Begins
06.15.2020 - Notification of Mentor Program Pairings
07.08.2020 - Virtual Kick-Off Event
07.23.2020* - Team Building and Networking Event
08.27.2020* - Development 101 and Networking Event
09.24.2020* - Team Building and Networking Event
10.22.2020* - Speaking Coach and Networking 101 Event
11.19.2020* - Program Wrap-up and Mile High Mogul Event

*PLEASE NOTE: The schedule for all 2020 DL Mentor Program Events will be from 4:00 – 5:30 PM. The majority of scheduled Mentor Program Events will include the ability to participate both In-Person and Virtually due to ongoing health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to regularly scheduled Mentor Program Events, Mentors and Mentees are encouraged to schedule personal meetings with fellow program participants and plan to attend other NAIOP Colorado Chapter networking events.

MENTEE APPLICATION PROCESS

In order to apply, participants must be age 35 and under as of December 31, 2019, plus have an active/paid NAIOP Colorado membership. Additionally participants must:

Complete the Mentee Application and pay $50 application fee.
Complete a phone or virtual interview with DL Mentor Program Committee Member.
Agree to attend 75% of all scheduled DL Mentor Program events and programs.
Maintain active/paid NAIOP Colorado Membership. Learn about the NAIOP Member Guarantee

We strive to provide only strong pairings for the DL Mentor Program. All program applicants will be notified of either their acceptance or decline for the program by June 15, 2020.

The application process for the 2020 DL Mentor Program has passed.

MENTOR APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested in shaping the future of the industry? The NAIOP Colorado Mentor Program is designed to match a limited number of mentees with highly experienced industry professionals, who will provide mentees with the opportunity to learn different aspects of the real estate industry. In addition, mentors will share career and professional advise to help mentees succeed in life and in the real estate industry. In order to apply, participants must have an active NAIOP Colorado membership.

The application process for the 2020 DL Mentor Program has passed.

THANK YOU TO OUR DEVELOPING LEADER PROGRAM SPONSORS

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