JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – The City of Jackson has partnered with Grow America to launch the Real Estate Developer Academy. The new initiative is designed to equip emerging real estate developers with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to successfully complete development projects.
The academy will provide hands-on training in all key aspects of real estate development, including concept creation, land acquisition, securing financing, construction, and project completion. Participants will also receive mentorship and networking opportunities.
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“Jackson’s economic growth depends on empowering local talent to shape the future of our city,” said Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba. “The Real Estate Developer Academy will provide emerging developers with the tools and connections they need to bring their ideas to life while ensuring our communities grow in a way that is inclusive and sustainable.”
According to Jhai Keeton, Director of Planning & Development, the academy will transform blight into opportunity…