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This summer, Valbridge offices across the country hosted 11 interns in the second cohort of the Valbridge Scholars program. The internship included hands-on training, weekly presentations, a Capstone project, and a memorable Summit trip hosted by the Valbridge Property Advisors | South Louisiana office. In this article, the Valbridge Scholars are sharing their key takeaways and appreciation for what they learned and the connections they’ve made: https://lnkd.in/gCh32nF2 #commercialrealestate #CRE #propertyvaluation #ValbridgePropertyAdvisors #KnowTheValue #ValbridgeScholars

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As the summer internships begin, I encourage my clients and friends to pass along my information to connect with these great young professionals in our industry. Happy to chat about my path in commercial real estate, how I went from engineering to multifamily brokerage and the synergies. I owe a lot to the mentors I interfaced with early in my career and would love to serve in that role moving forward for this next generation. Always happy to speak, please send them my way! #multifamily #multifamilyinvesting #realestate #realestateinvesting #cushwake

Our interns are a valuable asset! Now that many have graduated and moved on to their careers, they take with them knowledge and experience that gives them an advantage in the competitive commercial real estate industry. Noah Smith discusses some of the practical experience he puts into practice as an intern.

It’s official! This Fall, I will be joining Project Destined for their Signature Commercial Real Estate Internship Program! I look forward to working with professionals and leaders within the industry to learn more about the Commercial Real Estate world. This is an incredible opportunity that will allow me to apply what I have learned in investment strategies for acquisitions, development and retail properties and to keep executing my skills in financial modeling, developing pro-formas, market research, economic feasibility, analysis of cap rate, IRR, DCR and more

As the summer internship season kicks off, and we are welcoming our new interns at Michelman & Robinson, LLP, I'm reminded of my own transformative experience as an intern in Germany at the Frankfurt offices of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer over 20 years ago. It was my first international business experience, and little did I know then how much it would shape my personal and professional growth. To all the students embarking on internships this summer, whether close to home or far afield, I'd like to share some reflections from my journey: Embrace curiosity: Your internship is a unique opportunity to learn. Ask questions, seek out new perspectives, and absorb as much knowledge as you can. Curiosity is the fuel that propels growth and innovation. Dare to think big: Bring your best self to work each day and don't hesitate to contribute your ideas. Your fresh insights as an intern can spark meaningful change. Dream beyond the immediate tasks and envision the impact you can make. Connect with others: Your internship cohort and colleagues could become the cornerstone of your professional network. Build relationships, collaborate, and support one another. The bonds forged during this time can last a lifetime. Embrace the challenges: Growth often lies outside your comfort zone. Whether it is navigating a new environment, tackling an unfamiliar project, or communicating across differences, each challenge is a chance to develop new skills and resilience. Looking back, my internship in Germany was a pivotal stepping stone in my career journey. To all the interns of today, I wish you a summer filled with learning, growth, and exciting new horizons. Embrace this opportunity—it could be the start of something extraordinary.

Great school or college competition to be involved in! Internships on offer!   Property Needs You Challenge - https://lnkd.in/eJcwF8un   Property Needs You is a collaboration of the 12 real estate consultancies, whose aim is to inspire, educate and encourage talent into property careers. The challenge asks young people - aged 13-21 - to submit design ideas for a local space in their town, city, school or neighbourhood that would benefit from a makeover and design thinking. All types of spaces – including buildings, parks, schools, streets and stations – can become the focus of the design with entrants able to portray their vision in a variety of formats, from sketches to mood boards, virtual creations to 3D models.   As part of the application, entrants are asked why they chose the particular space to redesign, and for their vision of what the space could become. Alongside the 5 internships on offer to winners aged 16 and above, 3 runner up prizes include school/college workshops.    The firms backing the challenge are: Allsop LLP, Avison Young, BNP Paribas Real Estate, Carter Jonas. CBRE, Colliers, Cushman & Wakefield, Gerald Eve, JLL, Knight Frank, Lambert Smith Hampton, Savills   Hebe Williams, Graduate Recruitment Manager at Savills, said: “The idea behind the challenge is to encourage young people to think creatively about their local environment, and a particular space they’ve chosen to redesign, thinking about the potential of the space. In particular, thinking about what it could do and who could use it, and the impact that could have on their life and the lives of others.    “Young people are responsible for the built environment of the future, from where we live to where we go to school, work and play. The challenge is a chance for entrants to really consider the role they could play in positively influencing the built environment, local communities and ultimately, people’s lives. And of course, the 5 internships on offer will give winners the chance to gain valuable work experience with one of the world’s top property firms.”   The challenge closes on the 17th December 2023 and can be entered at: https://lnkd.in/eh9uBuw9. 🌳Ross Musgrove🌳 West Midlands Combined Authority The Careers & Enterprise Company

GIC Industry Partner Awards: Finalist Spotlight     This week, we’re continuing to spotlight the finalists of our 2024 Industry Partner Award, as we get closer to announcing the winners at our June 19-21 Global Internship Conference in London!    🌍 Lafayette Real Estate: Shaping Global Financial and Real Estate Leaders 🌍  Lafayette Real Estate stands out as a finalist in Outstanding Commitment to Student Development for transforming interns into future leaders. Their program offers more than just experience; it provides a comprehensive immersion into real estate markets, empowering interns with unmatched insights and real-world skills. Eytan Rozenblum, the nominator, shares in their nomination: “Lafayette provided me with insightful training with dedicated time from employees at all levels (from analysts to executives). During initial training, this helped me to quickly grasp the requirements for day-to-day operations and understand the company's long-run strategy and positioning within its market. Then, the mentorship provided by Lafayette allowed me to continuously grow and correct course to ensure that I got the most out of the experience. This took the form of regular 1-on-1s with analysts, associates, and leadership team members, including the CEO who regularly took time to ensure my training went well. This exposure has allowed me to develop my business acumen and bolster my strategic understanding of the real estate asset management industry.” See how they're crafting the next top financiers at the Global Internship Conference in London this June. Check Lafayette’s initiatives at https://lafayette-re.com/ and register for the Global Internship Conference https://lnkd.in/eKY5Kbw7 #GlobalFinance #FutureLeaders #CIEE #GICLondon2024 #internships #internationalinternships #globalexperientiallearning #futureofwork #globaltalent #globalmobility #earlycareer #workforcedevelopment #internationaleducation #intled #workintegratedlearning