Mentorship Program
Get Mentored by the Best in Commercial Real Estate
Develop personal and professional relationships with others in the industry who can help you learn and grow.
Our Mission
The purpose of the CCIM San Diego Mentorship Program is to provide opportunities for our seasoned professional members to share their stories and guide university students in their professional development in the arena of Commercial Investment Real Estate brokerage, consulting and counseling and to encourage them to pursue their CCIM Designation.
Who Should Participate?
The goal of this program is to match our seasoned practitioners within CCIM San Diego with local university students who have a strong interest in developing a career path in commercial real estate and are committed in their professional pursuits. The program is designed to benefit university students who are committed to becoming the next generation of leading real estate professionals.
Mentors - CCIM Designees and candidates
Benefits for You
- Access to the next generation of real estate talent
- Coaching and mentoring new talent to our industry
- Contribute to the success of emerging young professionals
- Gain new perspectives on emerging trends and technological advancements
- Expand professional network and contacts
Commitment Required
- Mentors must have the CCIM designation or be a current Institute Candidate and current CCIM San Diego chapter membership
- Attend meetings and meet commitments with Mentors
- Minimum required hours – budget a few hours/month to meet and regularly communicate with Mentees
- Create a plan with Mentees that responds to their professional and career goals
- Skillset development
- Career guidance
- Expose Mentees to the industry: site visits, deal developments, decision processes, etc.
- Adhere to CCIM Guidelines for conduct and confidentiality
Submit your application
Mentees - University Students
Benefits for You
- Learn practical steps to serving clients and building a career
- Obtain valuable networking and recruiting opportunities
- Increase self-awareness of personal and professional capabilities
- Refine professional and personal goals
- Improve technical and personal skills required for success from practitioners
Commitment Required
- Student Members of the CCIM San Diego Chapter
- Students majoring in Real Estate or Finance in a San Diego university
- Attend meetings and meet commitments with Mentors
- Minimum required hours – budget a few hours/month to meet and regularly communicate with Mentors.
- Create a plan with Mentors that fulfill your professional and career goals:
- Skillset development
- Career guidance
- Exposure to the industry: site visits, deal developments, decision processes, etc.
- Adhere to CCIM Guidelines for conduct and confidentiality
submit your application
Program Structure & Schedule
Mentorship Teams
Membership Teams are formed and follow the academic calendar year. Each Mentorship Team is generally composed of 1-3 Mentors and 2-6 Mentees.
- Mentees are divided into groups by interest
- Mentors and group assignments will be officially introduced by the program organizer
- Mentors will lead group activities/meetings/site visits, primarily meeting virtually over phone, video chat, or a virtual meeting platform.
Schedule - Pilot Program (2021-2022)
| June - September | Application Period |
| October | Matching and Orientation |
| November - April | Program Period |
| May | Program Evaluation |
Chapter Guidance & Support
Guidance and support provided by the Chapter, includes
- Mentoring orientation
- Mentorship team matching
- Program-wide events
- Post program evaluation tools (surveys, focus groups)
