Denard Haney, a junior majoring in real estate management from Winston-Salem, N.C, has been selected as one of six students to receive a scholarship to attend the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Fall Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla. from October 16 to October 18.

“I was introduced to IREM my freshman year by an instructor of mine,” Haney said. “I decided to apply for the 2014 Scholarship simply because I felt that this was a great opportunity to sharpen my skills, experience and learn more about my chosen field, as well as network and meet active professionals.” Tying in with IREM Foundation’s mission to attract, develop and retain individuals for careers in real estate managers, Haney will be given the opportunity to learn about the industry and network with professionals from all over the world.

In addition to the networking events and education sessions throughout the conference, he will also will be given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a seasoned real estate management professional for a 30-minute informational interview. This equips students with valuable perspectives on career paths, future opportunities in the industry and words of advice that will help them advance in their careers.