* Candidate should be 35 years old or younger as of December 31, 2025, to qualify for the program

Please upload a current resume which includes your current job function, all previous places of employment (including internships), and your educational background. Resume must be limited to one page.

Why did you choose to work in the commercial real estate industry? (50 words max)

Provide a concise overview of your typical daily work tasks and responsibilities. (50 words max)

Please briefly describe your short-term and long-term career goals or objectives. (50 words max)

What person has played the most important role in the development of your professional career so far and how has that person influenced your career decisions? (50 words max)

Why do you want to be in YPG and how can you contribute to the program? (75 words max)

Are you currently or previously involved in a committee/program in NAIOP SFBA or any other industry related organization? If yes, please describe: (50 words or less)

MONTHLY MEETINGS & ASSIGNMENTS: One regularly scheduled four-hour class session followed by a networking event to interact with class and guest lecturers. Homework and case studies related to monthly topics may be assigned. Completion of all assignments is mandatory for graduation from the program.

KICK-OFF RETREAT: There will be one orientation/workshop weekend that will be held September 15-17, 2025. Attendance at the entire retreat is mandatory, including overnight stays.

STRICT ATTENDANCE POLICY: Prompt attendance at all sessions is considered mandatory. If a YPG member misses or is tardy for any scheduled meeting, they will be required to complete all make-up work required in that class session. Two missed meetings will subject the participant to expulsion from the program. Decisions on expulsion will be up to the YPG advisors. Tardiness for any class session will not be tolerated. Class Dates: 9/17/25, 10/22/25, 11/19/25, 12/17/25, 1/14/26, 2/11/26, 3/11/26, 4/15/26, 5/13/26, 6/10/26

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: The total fee for the YPG program is $4,000 and must be paid in full by Friday, August 1, 2025. Of this amount, $3,500 is to be paid by the member’s company on the student’s behalf, with the additional $500 paid by the student.

CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP: Individuals accepted into the program must be current NAIOP-SFBA Chapter members, or must have their membership application completed and paid by August 1, 2025.