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Indigenous youth build on property careers
AN INNOVATIVE new training program is aiming to provide a group of Indigenous young people from across South East Queensland with a head start in the property industry.
The Jiemba program is a unique partnership between specialist real estate registered training provider Validum Institute, the Leroy Loggins Community Organisation and Jo-Anne Oliveri from property management solutions firm ireviloution.
Jiemba will provide financial assistance for selected year 12 students and recent school leavers to complete Validum Institute’s registration certificate course and receive placement and industry mentoring services from ireviloution. 
Leroy Loggins Community organisation director Leroy Loggins – who moved into youth charity work after a spectacular career in US and Australian basketball – said the Jiemba program would provide participants with a significant step up in launching their professional careers.
“The Leroy Loggins Community Organisation focuses on enhancing education and building career pathways for youth at risk,” Mr Loggins said.
“By partnering with Validum Institute, Jiemba participants will receive both the necessary qualifications and industry connections they need to establish a career in real estate upon graduation.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from some of the very best in the real estate industry.”
Under the guidance of Validum Institute’s professional and highly experienced trainers, participants will complete the seven units and two pieces of assessment required for the registration certificate.
Validum Institute director Victor James Pisanos said the course delivery would cater for each student’s individual abilities.
“Our course delivery is flexible to students’ needs, with face-to-face and online delivery options available via the Validum Institute Portal, and our small classes mean students have plenty of opportunities for one-on-one mentoring,” Mr Pisanos said.
“One of the many benefits of real estate is the ability to get started in a working role within months rather than years, and completing a registration certificate offers a variety of pathways in sales, property management or administration.”
According to Validum Institute director Wei-Loong Chen, the program is set to benefit participants by helping them embark on a potentially lifelong career.
“Real estate is an exciting and rewarding sector and one which offers a great level of control over your personal career success based on the effort you put in,” Mr Chen said.
“Validum Institute is honoured to be part of this innovative program and to help provide a stepping stone for those looking to enter the property industry.”
Program participants will be selected in consultation with local Indigenous elders. The Leroy Loggins Community Organisation works closely with a number of schools across Brisbane, Ipswich and Logan including Bremer State High School, St James College, Glenala State High School and Dakabin State High School.
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