The gist
Presented by Esmerelda Munoz, executive director of NEISD Learning Support Services, the course will give students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the industry that’s not widely available to people entering the real estate field.
“Currently 8-10 students who enter real estate, without taking the course, are unsuccessful in the field. This is due to a lack of understanding of the job, its roles and how to navigate the field. The course would fill that gap,” Munoz said.
Munoz also noted that the district’s goal would be for the students to not only pass these classes but have the opportunity to gain realtor certification.
“[NEISD’s] goal is not only to have them go into the field but for them to reach the certification,” Munoz said.
The course will be designed to prepare students for post secondary education opportunities and careers within aligned occupations, and will be the first course of its kind offered in San Antonio.
“[NEISD] would be the first district in this area to offer this pathway,” Munoz said.
The program would offer:
- Coherent course sequences
- Industry-based certifications
- Work-based learning opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities include attending closing deals and learning how to survey properties with industry partners like Keller Williams.
A closer look
According to a student voice survey, interest in real estate exists in every high school across NEISD.
Students in 10th and 11th grade will be able to complete three or more courses for a total of four or more credits, which can lead to certification in real estate once they reach 18 years of age. Seniors will be able to complete two or more courses, gaining at least two credits, but will not be able to complete the full course.
Additionally, students looking to pursue this path will need to pass a prerequisite course.
Pre-requisite courses at NEISD include:
- Principles of business
- Marketing and finance
- Social media marketing
- Fashion marketing
- Sports and entertainment marketing I & II
- Advertising
- Financial math
- Entrepreneurship I
- Virtual business
Stay tuned
Once the course is added to the curriculum, district officials will advertise it throughout NEISD.
