MADISON, N.J., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- After an
intensive recruitment campaign, Century 21 Real Estate LLC,
franchisor of the iconic CENTURY 21® brand, is pleased to announce
the 40 winners of the "Empowering Latinas" program, a scholarship
initiative that helps enable Latinas to obtain a real estate
license, this time in Houston. In
partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Century 21 Real
Estate provides scholarships and ongoing mentorship with
C21® affiliated brokers so that awardees can obtain
hands-on real estate experience with a local franchise affiliate.
To see the names of the 40 winners, please go to
espanol.century21.com/empowering-latinas.
"Our 'Empowering Latinas' program is an authentic way to speak
to, engage and build long-term relationships with this vital
segment of our country's rapidly-changing demography," said
Cara Whitley, chief marketing
officer, Century 21 Real Estate. "Already a driving force in the
U.S. economy, Latina women are overwhelmingly entrepreneurial,
tech-savvy and community-minded, and it's these qualities that
makes them ideal candidates to join the relentless at CENTURY 21
and start a career in real estate."
Century 21 Real Estate received more than 285 applications in
Houston from women between the
ages of 18- and 60-years-old. Applicant countries of origin include
Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, El
Salvador, Cuba, and
Mexico.
"I love that the foundation of this program is to help women
with their personal and business growth," explained Maribel Ramos, of CENTURY 21 Mike Bowman in
Dallas, who herself overcame
adversity and is now a successful real estate agent "I know
that anyone can become successful as long as they invest in their
mindset and are willing to put in the work."
The "Empowering Latinas" scholarships cover the 180-hour course
tuition fees for the Champions School of Real
Estate© in the metropolitan Houston areas, plus the cost to take the
Texas real estate agent exam.
"Century 21 Real Estate has always been committed to helping the
Hispanic community, especially Latina women," added Marisol Guzmán
of CENTURY 21 Garlington & Associates Inc., a spokesperson for
the program. "They know how important the Hispanic market is in the
real estate industry, as well as how valuable it is to have Latina
female entrepreneurs in their network of affiliate agents."
For more about the "Empowering Latinas" scholarship program, or
joining the iconic CENTURY 21 brand, go to
espanol.century21.com/empowering-latinas.
About Century 21 Real Estate LLC
The approximately
127,000 independent sales professionals in approximately 9,400
offices spanning 80 countries and territories in the CENTURY 21
System live their mission everyday: to defy mediocrity and deliver
extraordinary experiences. By consistently chasing excellence,
giving 121% and always elevating, the CENTURY 21 brand is helping
its affiliated brokers/agents to be the first choice for real
estate consumers and industry professionals worldwide. Century 21
Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer
needs. They are century21.com,
century21.com/global, century21.com/commercial,
century21.com/finehomes, and century21.com/espanol.
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings
Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and
provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement
services.
©2019 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY
21®, C21® and the CENTURY 21 Logo are
registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC.
Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the
Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is
independently owned and operated.
About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation
A nonprofit
originally established by the White House in 1988, inspires,
prepares, positions and connects minority leaders in the classroom,
community and workforce to meet America's priorities. HHF also
promotes cultural pride, accomplishment, and the great promise of
the community through public awareness campaigns seen by millions.
HHF is headquartered in Washington,
D.C., and has offices in Los
Angeles and New York.
Contact:
Peter
Mosca
Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Phone: 973.407.5180
Email: peter.mosca@century21.com
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Aleyso Bridger
Email: aleyso@bcommideas.com
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