Details

Sponsorship

Invest in the Next Generation of CRE Leaders

The Opportunity

Sponsors have a unique opportunity to influence new entrants to commercial real estate and build loyalty to their brand. The students in the program are selected based on their likelihood and ability to build a successful career in the industry.

Our typical class is comprised of a diverse demographic of high-performing individuals with an intentional focus on building a career in commercial real estate. The students may be professionals that are considering a career change or advancement or recent college graduates.

The Opportunity

Sponsors have a unique opportunity to influence new entrants to commercial real estate and build loyalty to their brand. The students in the program are selected based on their likelihood and ability to build a successful career in the industry.

Our typical class is comprised of a diverse demographic of high-performing individuals with an intentional focus on building a career in commercial real estate. The students may be professionals that are considering a career change or advancement or recent college graduates.

Investing in Our Future

For generations, commercial real estate training has been offered one way, mentorship. We still believe that nothing replaces a good mentor, but that has created some gaps in the technical skills not typically taught in our industry without on-the-job experience.

Meanwhile, the technical aspects of the industry continue to evolve and become more complicated. The increased burden on the mentors and trainers leaves them little time and less desire to develop new talent.

As a result, our industry is not attracting and retaining new and diverse talent. A labor shortage could create a severe issue for all of our organizations in the very near future.

The goal of this program is to change that, one emerging professional at a time.

Providing Scholarships

Get to know students one-on-one. Many students obtain a position in the industry after finishing the program. This is a wonderful opportunity for businesses to identify top talent who have received industry training.

Corporate Sponsors

Be promoted as a contributor to this important talent development program.

The Program Details

Apply to be a mentor
Apply to be an Instructor
Apply to be a Sponsor
Apply for the Program

Who We Serve

Each year we sort through a growing list of applicants and search for the brightest and most ambitious emerging professionals joining our industry. This includes current working professionals, working parents, veterans, business owners and college students.
  • 83% had 3 years of experience in CRE or less
  • Common careers prior to CRE included:
    • Attorney
    • Business Owner
    • Military
    • Lender
  • 60.3% working full time in the industry at the time of application
  • 81% on Full or Partial Scholarships
  • 18 brokerage firms represented

Breakdown of the Class of 2025

0-1 Year in CRE
1-3 Years in CRE
Full-Time Worker
Women
On Scholarships
Graduated from the Program
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Having been part of Foresite’s Commercial Real Estate Training Program, I can say that this is an incredible opportunity to be mentored by industry leaders and veterans from Foresite Commercial Real Estate. Bethany, Chad, Alexandria, and the whole Foresite team were amazing to work with and were always willing to meet virtually one-on-one and provide insightful information for our course work. I’m grateful to have been part of Foresite’s 2020 Training Program, as I made so many connections and it led me to my current employment at NorthMarq!

Edith Gonzales (Class of 2020)

Sales Development Representative at Northmarq
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My career is in commercial lending and this is where the class really helped me become both more confident in talking to customers about development projects but also underwriting their projects.

Kyle Bubela (Class of 2021)

Banking Professional at Jefferson Bank
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Foresite’s CRE Launch Program was top-notch. As a professional economic developer, I had certain preconceived ideas of what this course would teach me. The program easily surpassed those expectations. I gained a deeper appreciation of the many facets of commercial real estate — from macro economics to micro economics, outstanding lectures from solid professionals and real world projects — I felt I came away with a lot more than I expected. I cannot speak more highly about this program. Thank you again for this remarkable opportunity.

Kate Silva, CEdC (Class of 2022)

Certified Economic Developer and Commercial Realtor at Verde Commercial Real Estate / KW City View
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This class went over everything I've gone over in the last year and a half of college--and then one upped it.

Justin Ventura (Class of 2022)

Associate at Partners Real Estate
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I actually used [the CRE Launch Program] to get my job at JLL. They heard of the program and they were really excited because of it. That’s one of the reasons why they hired me.

Angelica Griesenbeck (Class of 2024)

Sales Assistant at JLL

    Where Our Graduates Work

    Security Service Federal Credit Union Title Company
    Colliers
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    SWBC
    Crexi

    Platinum Sponsors

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    Security Service Federal Credit Union Title Company
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    Worth & Associates
    Azor Advisory Services
      A thank-you to our sponsors

      Schedule & Curriculum

      Sample Schedule (Exact Schedule Finalized in 2026)
      Curriculum
      • Welcome to the Training Program!
      • CRE Etiquette and Communications
      • CRE Ethics
      Research Topics
      • Types of Leases
      Assignment
      • Interview
      Alexandria Tatem
      Overview | Tuesday

      Alexandria Tatem

      Foresite Commercial Real Estate
      Syllabus Day (Online)
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      Kickoff | Thursday

      TBD

      TBD
      Kickoff Event

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      Tips for a successful application

      • Make sure that you can log in to our online student portal, Commercial Resources. If you are having trouble please contact us.

      • Provide your contact details, resume, area of interest for the mentor match, and a strong cover letter that highlights your passion for CRE, your experience, and why you believe this program is the best fit for you.

      • If you are applying for a scholarship, please be prepared to write a few paragraphs outlining your need for the scholarship and how it will support your growth in the commercial real estate industry in the scholarship section of the application.

      • If your company is planning to cover your tuition, this can be indicated at the end of your application.

      • Submit all details by April 15. Please note that the application must be completed in one sitting, as your progress will not be saved if you need to return to the page later.

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      Our classes are based in San Antonio, but we do offer virtual classes or campuses in other cities.