REDi

ULI Real Estate Diversity Initiative (REDI)

The ULI Real Estate Diversity Initiative (REDI) is a comprehensive 16-week real estate development training and mentorship program intended to increase the number of women and people of color in ULI and in the real estate industry. The curriculum goes step-by-step through the real estate development process with presentations by ULI volunteers. REDI participants apply what they learn as they work in teams to create a development proposal for a real, local site. 

Applications open April 15 and close June 20 at noon. The application is available here during the application period.

What does the program offer?

  • Mentoring and education worth more than $15,000
  • Comprehensive curriculum of the stages of real estate development
  • Mentorship and coaching from professionals active in the field
  • Opportunity to develop a full proposal for real-world case study
  • Complimentary one-year membership to ULI, with an option for a second year, upon request, when you stay in the industry and Central Florida

Eligibility and Cost:

  • REDI is open to people of color and women.
  • Admission is competitive and requires a completed application.
  • Registration is $450 payable upon acceptance, with a limited number of partial scholarships available. Requests for scholarships are due with applications.

What is the time commitment?

  • 3-hour interactive sessions every Thursday afternoon
  • Sessions run from mid-August – end of November

Who Should Apply?

  • Early to mid-career professionals interested in expanding their understanding of real estate development, those with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and/or those interested in becoming a Developer or Owner of projects.
  • Because this course is not taught at a 101 level, the ideal participant will have at least 2-4 years of experience in real estate or a related industry.
  • Exceptions to these guidelines may be considered for applicants who demonstrate an applicable community role, a high level of motivation, and a higher level of real estate knowledge and experience through their personal essays and recommendation letters. Please contact us ([email protected]) to discuss whether REDI is the right fit for you.

Application Requirements:

  • Basic contact and demographic information
  • Overview of experience level and areas
  • Commitment to program requirements
  • Professional Resume (1 or 2-page resume that includes your education and work history)
  • Personal Statement which explains (in 500 words or less) what you hope to gain and the benefit you expect for yourself and the community by completing the REDI program.
  • Two letters of reference (1 page each) from persons who have strong knowledge of your abilities and interest in real estate development. Applicants are encouraged to obtain letters of reference from current ULI members when possible.

Participation Selection: 

Selection of participants will be based on level of relevant experience (resume), commitment and desire to participate in the program (personal essay), and letters of reference, reviewed by our local REDI Steering Committee. This selection process is competitive, and not everyone who is qualified is accepted. Class sizes vary and the final number is based on having balanced “development teams” within the class.

Applications are due on June 20 at noon. The application is available here during the application period.