About Us

Innovating Real Estate Education for a World of Opportunities

Escal8 brings together a passionate community of growth-focused professionals dedicated to achieving success and reaching new heights. We continually curate a wealth of resources and industry-leading education opportunities focused on unlocking your team’s full potential. We are here to help you Escal8 your future!

Our Mission
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Providing world-class personal and professional development opportunities.

We believe in the transformative power of education! Escal8 brings together expertly developed content with an easily accessible and robust platform to provide learners with best-in-class solutions for expansive professional development within the marketplace.

Innovation
Growth
mindset
Our core values
  • Accountability
    We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and consequences.
  • Diversity & Inclusion
    We welcome, value, and respect all backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Growth Mindset
    We believe in each individual’s limitless potential to learn and grow.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit
    We continually search for innovative opportunities and embrace challenges.
  • Community Building
    We create a sense of belonging, mutual support, and a shared identity.
  • Results Orientation
    Our efforts focus on achieving objectives and ensuring desired outcomes.
Diversity &
Inclusion
Curiosity
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Born To Deliver Unique Learning Solutions

Escal8 was born in 2019 as a comprehensive talent development platform that supports the multifamily real estate marketplace.

Through our industry-forward learning opportunities, Escal8 aims to support and develop new hires and existing associates, helping them succeed in their current and future roles.

We offer an integrated solution that delivers a comprehensive learning platform along with expert consultation to develop, implement, track, and manage employee learning and development. As a one-stop solution for all of your talent development needs, we will work with you to deliver unique learning solutions that motivate and inspire your team members as they grow within your organization.

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What Prompted Our Development

Our founding partner organizations, EPC and Vidalta, struggled with associates being properly trained for their current and future roles in an ever-changing work environment. Escal8 was created to deliver a comprehensive talent development program focused on the multifamily real estate industry that would support new hires, deliver compliance training, and develop associates in their current roles while preparing them for greater responsibility.

While there are existing programs available, we wanted to create one integrated solution that delivered a comprehensive learning program along with expert consultation to develop, implement, track, and manage learning and development. Thus, Escal8 was born.

You can count on Escal8 as your one-stop shop for all of your talent development needs. We will work with you to deliver the right learning solutions for your unique business group.

Why Us

Paving the Way for Lifelong Learning.

Through shared expertise, we have created multi-focus learning pathways with custom content that we’ve developed, as well as innovative content from valued partners who lead in the field.

We value immersive learning experiences that engage learners through dynamic content, active participation, and hands-on coursework that equips them with skills they can use immediately.

Our community-driven forums and peer groups are safe spaces where learners can engage with their fellow students, exchange ideas, ask questions, and share their unique knowledge.

All of our instructors, speakers, and course developers have extensive experience in their fields and a deep, comprehensive knowledge of the topics their courses cover.

We ensure our platform is powerful, flexible, and capable of handling the diverse tasks regarding the development of your associates — our goal is an intuitive, easy-to-use experience.

In support of our commitment to lifelong learning, we offer a dynamic menu of events with expert speakers sharing insights and knowledge on industry trends and developments.

Testimonials

High-Risers & Thrivers: See Our Circle Of Success

Guillermo Marin

"The courses reflect daily scenarios."

I would like to share my gratitude for having the great opportunity of being part of the training courses offered by Escal8. I would totally recommend these courses because they not only provide training for the new employees in the industry but also give refreshers for those who have been working for a longer time.

Our industry keeps constantly growing and developing — being on top is a priority. The courses reflect daily scenarios that are easy to accomplish. The videos are naturally set up and have catchy verbal ques to keep learners motivated. The quizzes are structured to ensure we are obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to get business results.

Guillermo Marin
Regional Manager
Rosa Ramirez

"I learn by doing a task, not just reading."

“I think the self-paced sessions are very user-friendly – the fact that they are so flexible allows me to do them during my downtime or even in between my calls. I find myself going to the platform at different times throughout the day or week, and I can easily pick up where I left off. The live sessions are helpful as they pull together the lesson. I find this very useful since I learn by doing a task, not just reading or sitting through a lesson.

The lesson that stuck with me the most was the Harvard class about Time Management and how many distractions I have that negatively affect my day-to-day work.

I am more aware of my surroundings, which allows me to have fewer interruptions and finish the task at hand. I use “focus/work time” on my calendar to prevent my day from being planned for me, and I can plan my day based on my priorities. I am finding myself getting more accomplished during actual working hours and less work needing to be done after business hours. I am also finding myself sharing some of the facts and tips with my managers to help them plan their days better.”

Rosa Ramirez
Regional Manager
Ian Penne

"Easy to navigate and very informative."

“Hello, my name is Ian. I am the maintenance supervisor for Pelican Lakes Apartments in Clearwater, Florida. I have been in my field of work for about ten years, and I have been employed by Vidalta for over one year. I have been actively involved in Escal8 courses for months now.

I have only done one live-session course so far. I believe the live-session courses are valuable from the perspective of being able to converse with my peers and the instructor in real time. Questions, answers, comments, and ideas are all very natural when doing the course live.

The self-paced courses are equally valuable as well. Employees are on different schedules and in different time zones, and having the courses offered on the self-paced platform makes it much easier for all employees to complete courses when it is convenient to their schedules and allows employees to be more relaxed and focused.

The structure of Escal8 is easy to navigate and very informative. It is always a good idea to be interactive when learning and expanding your knowledge — Escal8 does just that.”

Ian Penne
Maintenance Supervisor
Jennifer Canales

"Such a flexible training platform to use."

My thoughts on Escal8 are nothing but GREAT! It has definitely been really helpful in learning how to deal with everyday activities at my workplace.

I love how I’m able to save my work and continue with it later if needed; it is such a flexible training platform to use. I’ve learned everything from how to be a good listener and problem solver to the importance of my role as a leasing agent.

I would definitely recommend Escal8 to anyone who is looking to join the multifamily industry and/or succeed in their careers. I’m super excited to continue to learn more with Escal8!

Jennifer Canales
Leasing Consultant
Tina Rios

"The courses will meet your needs."

I love that with Escal8’s courses, you learn at your own pace. What I like most about it is that if you are a visual or hands-on learner, the courses will meet your needs.

On the other LMS platforms, it was more reading and quizzes back-to-back. This platform has games and very colorful presentations. Also, the courses break everything down into more detail and provide real-world examples. Therefore, I think Escal8 is way easier than what I’ve received from other vendors, and it helped me understand Fair Housing as well as my everyday duties.

Tina Rios
Community Manager