Projects
Conferences, Launchpad projects with local businesses, and Expert Exchange sessions — the hands-on work that connects Kenwood students with industry.
2026 Central New York Real Estate Conference
A relationship-first day connecting students with the professionals shaping Central New York real estate.
Learn MoreReal Businesses. Real Expertise.
Students take on real projects with local businesses and ventures, and learn directly from industry professionals through our Expert Exchange sessions.
Launchpad Projects
Career & Leadership LaunchpadAll Seasons Coffee
A locally owned drive-thru coffee shop and café serving handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks, breakfast, pastries, and seasonal favorites with hometown hospitality.
Students learnCustomer service, hospitality, and the day-to-day operations of a live business setting.
Visit WebsiteTempus 7
A software platform for specialty subcontractors, bringing estimating, submittals, GPS time tracking, and job costing together in one place.
Students learnSoftware development and artificial intelligence, from scoping a tool to delivering it.
Visit WebsiteExpert Exchange
Workshops & Sessions
Personal Branding Workshop
An interactive, scenario-based session on confident introductions and lasting first impressions.
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In this interactive session, Kerry LaGrou led a dynamic personal branding workshop focused on the critical first moments of professional interaction. Through immersive, scenario-based experiences, attendees explored how to confidently introduce themselves, adapt their message based on their audience, and create strong, lasting first impressions. Participants gained a deeper understanding of personal branding across industries, learning how to communicate value, demonstrate authenticity, and build meaningful connections.
What Separates Successful Agents from Everyone Else
A candid look at what a real estate career actually takes, from decades in the field as an agent, broker, and leader.
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In this session, Joe Sinnona shared a candid look at the realities of building a career in real estate. Drawing on decades of experience as an agent, broker, and leader in the industry, Joe broke down what the day-to-day business actually looks like, beyond the public perception. Attendees gained insight into the mindset, discipline, relationship-building, and persistence required to succeed, along with practical lessons on how agents generate business, serve clients, and build long-term careers in the profession.
