Origin Property has joined forces with UTCC to sign an MOU for the 'Origin UTCC Valley' project, aimed at nurturing Gen Z talent to enhance the real estate sector. This collaboration focuses on three key areas: 1. Academic Development - jointly developing educational curricula and sharing knowledge and experience in real estate from professional teams to cultivate new talent in the Thai real estate industry; 2. Practical Training - providing a co-working space for Gen Z to create and gain real work experience with professionals; and 3. Personnel Development - offering opportunities for Origin staff to pursue degrees, short courses, and participate in various academic activities at the university.

Mr. Pirapong Jaroonaek, CEO of Origin Property Public Company Limited (ORI), stated that the company has signed an MOU with UTCC to implement the 'Origin UTCC Valley' project, which aims to foster collaboration in three areas: 1. Academic - developing educational curricula together, sharing knowledge and experience in real estate from professional teams to cultivate new talent in the Thai real estate sector; 2. Practical Training - opening a co-working space for Gen Z to have a creative workspace and gain real work experience with professional teams; and 3. Personnel Development - providing opportunities for Origin staff to pursue degrees, short courses, and participate in various academic activities at the university.

“Gen Z will become a crucial driving force for organizations in the near future. This group of personnel is in high demand across all organizations. Origin Property is filled with young employees and provides opportunities for Gen Z to showcase their potential, making us one of the most favored real estate brands among Gen Z. We are very pleased to collaborate with UTCC, a leading private educational institution that has long produced entrepreneurs, SMEs, startups, and professional personnel for the business sector. We hope this collaboration will effectively nurture a new generation of Gen Z to help create a new dimension in the Thai real estate industry,” Mr. Pirapong said.

Associate Professor Dr. Thanawat Pholwichai, President of UTCC, stated that UTCC aims to be a Practice-University that promotes knowledge and develops practical skills for undergraduate and graduate students, preparing them for the workforce and enabling them to become entrepreneurs who can utilize innovation and digital technology in business, or IDE (Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship). UTCC collaborates with Origin Property to implement the 'Origin UTCC Valley' project, where the university will provide consultation and develop curricula, integrating theoretical and practical aspects to equip students with the skills necessary to create change in the Thai real estate sector in the future.

“COVID-19 has proven that everyone is constantly facing change. Therefore, every organization must prepare its personnel to handle all future challenges. We believe that the 'Origin UTCC Valley' project will enhance capabilities and help our students achieve their career goals while developing quality personnel to ensure sustainability in the Thai business sector,” Associate Professor Dr. Thanawat said.

Origin Property Public Company Limited (ORI) has a diverse business structure, including:
1. Residential Development Business - developing condominiums and housing projects, with 112 projects completed (as of Q3 2022), such as Park Origin, So Origin, Origin Plug & Play, Knightsbridge, Notting Hill, Origin Place, The Origin, Kensington, Hampton, Origin Play, Brixton, and Britania, with a total project value exceeding 172 billion baht.

2. Recurring Income Business - such as hotels, serviced apartments, and retail.

3. Service Business - including property management, real estate brokerage, and consulting services.

4. Mega Trends Business - new business sectors with long-term growth potential, such as logistics, healthcare, asset management, energy, etc., aimed at enhancing the quality of life for consumers comprehensively.