Pre Development Planning
Pro Forma Training
Funds Resourcing
Architectural Plans & Design
Regulatory Affairs & Building Codes
Construction Management
Post Development
Tenancy & Property Management
Fair Housing
Marketing & Sales
Access to Exclusive Networking
Welcome to CAP
Real Estate Development
The Real Estate Development Program is an exciting opportunity for aspiring and emerging real estate developers to kick their businesses into high gear. Over a comprehensive 15-week course, the tuition-free initiative guides participants through all the stages of real estate development, including site planning, funding, regulatory affairs, construction, and post-development sales and tenancy. No stone is left unturned. With active participation from grantors, lenders, municipal agencies, and a wide range of experts, our real estate developers learn key tools and practices to elevate their developments to the next level. In coordination with Michigan's affordable housing plan, the Real Estate Development Program is an influential component to improving the lives of Michiganders residing in underserved communities and opportunity zones. Join us today to make a lasting impact on Michigan's goals for affordable housing.
Our Story
As the state of affordable housing hits crisis status, Michigan's real estate development leaders are turning to new avenues to boost the number of developers across the state. Hence, the Real Estate Development Program was born. With a two-pillared philosophy based on education and community engagement, the RDP offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for real-world applications and scenarios. Specifically tailored to reach aspiring small scale developers, especially those in underserved communities, the program offers a unique opportunity to establish generational wealth while also serving one's overall community. Community members building bountiful communities. Fueled by private and public funding, the Real Estate Development Program is always tuition free. To earn its full benefits, students are required to actively participate, complete all classroom sessions, and fulfill program objectives.
Meet the Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
It takes a dedicated team to keep the ship sailing smoothly. Each of our members play a vital role, contributing their unique skills and strengths to ensure the program's success. Together, we navigate a changing market and reach our highest goals, proving that collaboration is key to our journey. We commit to working together to steer Michigan towards a brighter future in affordable housing!
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What Our Students Say
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This program made me get down to the nitty-gritty. Once I got into it [the work], it was like a lightbulb just lit up. It gave me a chance to see where the funding would come from, how to use your capital stack, and just make you look at things from a different perspective. This class was very fruitful, and I appreciate everyone in it.
Steven Turner, Angels Investments
CAP REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PARTNERS
Working With the Best
BE A VALUED SPONSOR
Join Us
Join us in making a difference with the CAP Real Estate Development Program as a valued sponsor. Together, we can transform blighted neighborhoods into thriving communities by creating prosperous opportunities for affordable housing development across the state. Your support will empower aspiring developers as they seek to build independent, generational wealth that breaks through traditional barriers of struggling communities. Let's create lasting change and build-up Michigan!
CASTLE ROUGE
23323 SCHOOLCRAFT * DETROIT, MI
TAKE
THE TOUR
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TRAINING IN MOTION
Visit our new location, the historic Castle Rouge. Tours held weekly. Open to contractors, developers, and the public.
23323 Schoolcraft
Detroit, MI 48223
Public Walking Tour
Last Saturdays
Monthly | 12PM
At Castle Rouge
CURRENTLY ON HOLD
we are
Moving
The Detroit Training Center’s new home is a visionary redevelopment project aimed at transforming the historic St. Andrew’s Monastery into a vibrant community and workforce hub. This iconic property will serve as the new headquarters of the Detroit Training Center (DTC) and include modern office spaces, specialized training facilities, and community resources. The project seeks to merge Detroit's rich history with its dynamic future, fostering job creation, workforce development, and neighborhood revitalization.
With active engagement with the local Castle Rouge community, the DTC looks forward to focusing on the following aspects of the project.
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Historic Preservation: Preserve and restore the architectural uniqueness of the monastery, including its chapel and façade, as a tribute to the area’s heritage.
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Modern Adaptation: Convert the property into functional spaces tailored for workforce development, training programs, and local business support.
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Community Integration: Engage with Castle Rouge neighborhood by offering discounts for training programs, hosting community events, and creating accessible resources.
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Sustainability: Incorporate sustainable building practices, including bioswales, tree plantings, and bio-efficient systems, to enhance environmental stewardship.
The ultimate mission at the Detroit Training Center is to provide adults with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to add value to their communities, families, and themselves. DTC faculty and staff put forth tremendous efforts to uphold this mission to prepare adults for employment and business ownership through customized vocational training and entrepreneurial programming. Each of our courses provide students with in-depth instruction based on real-world experience that sets them up for success.