ACRES Capital and Project Destined Announce Strategic Partnership to Mentor Underserved Students to Become the Next Generation of Commercial Real Estate Leaders
MARCH 14, 2023UNIONDALE, NY (MARCH 14, 2023) – ACRES Capital Corp. (together with its subsidiaries, “ACRES”), a nationwide commercial real estate middle-market lender, announced its partnership with Project Destined. ACRES Capital’s partnership will support Project Destined and its mission to provide training in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and real estate to students from underserved communities.
ACRES welcomed 15 students to work alongside six members of the staff to gain real-world experience and mentorship in the areas of commercial real estate lending, asset management, finance, and legal. The students attend a cross-section of colleges and universities across the country, including New York University, Baruch College, Cornell University, The City College of New York, St. Francis College, Brooklyn College, Stony Brook University, Hunter College, and University of Florida.
“Partnering with Project Destined and collaborating with these exceptional students is a natural extension of ACRES’ commitment to developing the next wave of real estate industry leaders,” said ACRES Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Fogel. “We are honored to be a part of this exciting initiative and look forward to providing an enriching and rewarding experience for all involved.”
Project Destined leverages a work-based learning approach where students join executives to evaluate actual commercial real estate deals in their community and compete in a pitch competition to industry leaders to earn scholarships. ACRES Capital’s mentors will prepare, engage, and guide students one-on-one to help them develop a range of fundamentals—including financial, technical, presentation, and leadership skills—designed to aid them in obtaining internships, certifications, and full-time employment, launching their careers in commercial real estate.
“We are excited to partner with ACRES Capital to introduce this incredible group of students to potential careers in Commercial Real Estate,” said Project Destined Co-Founder Cedric Bobo. “Our industry provides a broad range of career alternatives that also enable you to impact your community. Our partnership with ACRES Capital will ensure that these students are aware of these opportunities and ready to take on that challenge.”
