The Howard Hughes Corporation has announced its new partnership with Project Destined. Sharing a commitment to developing a more diverse and inclusive generation of new leaders within the real estate industry, the partnership launches the entry of Project Destined into the Greater Houston area for the first time as it continues to mentor and transform the industry with more equitable opportunities and standards. Project Destined, founded by Cedric Bobo, a former Carlyle Group executive, is partnering with leading real estate firms and more than 70 universities around the country to enable and encourage a diverse group of underrepresented students to explore the industry through internships and the analysis of live local real estate deals.

Student interns will be paired with mentors from The Howard Hughes Corporation to participate in Project Destined-led training, mentor office hours and competitive team pitch presentations. The Howard Hughes Corporation is collaborating with Project Destined and its students for their spring semester mentorship program focused on real estate investments and property management and is exploring further opportunities for collaboration between Project Destined and the company's annual Summer Associate Program.