REDi 2022

REDi 2022 has a competetive application process that is now open through December 15, 2021 at 5PM CST.

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What does the program offer?

• 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
• Free one-year membership to ULI, with access to more than 600 members working in many different areas of the real estate industry
• Access to network of 100+ alumni and allied professionals across all sectors of real estate
• Opportunity to earn approx. 12-15 hours of MN Real Estate CE, AIA CE, or AICP CM Credits.

What is the time commitment?

• Sessions run from January 11, 2022 to June 7, 2022
• 3-hour sessions every other Tuesday, 1:30-4:30PM (1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 5/3, 5/17, 5/31, 6/7)
• Additional time outside of class expected for textbook readings and group project work

Who Should Apply?

• This program is open to women and BIPOC professionals only.
• 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 that demonstrate an applicable community role, high level of motivation, and a higher level of real estate knowledge and experience through their personal essay and recommendation letters. Please contact us (rachel.keenan@uli.org) to discuss whether REDi is the right fit for you.

Eligibility and Cost:

• REDi is open to women and BIPOC professional only.
• Subject to appropriate covid protocols and conditions at the time, REDi 2022 will be an in-person course.
• Admission is competitive and requires a completed application, due by December 15, 2021  at 5pm CST.
• Through the generosity of our REDi sponsors, we are able to offer this course for a $400 registration fee, payable upon acceptance. There are also a limited number of partial scholarships available. To be considered for this additional fee support, please submit your scholarship request within your application essay.

Application Requirements:

• Basic contact and demographic information
• Overview of experience level and areas
• Commitment to program requirements
• Attachment: Professional Resume (1 or 2-page resume that includes your education and work history)
• Attachment: Personal essay which explains (in 200-500 words) what you hope to gain by completing the REDi program and how you will use the information you learn.
  (There are also a limited number of partial scholarships available. To be considered for this additional fee support, please submit your scholarship request within your application essay.)
• Attachment: Two letters of reference (1 page each) from persons who have strong knowledge of your abilities and interest in real estate development. If you are employed full time, one of your letters must be from your supervisor stating that they will support your participation and allow the classes to be a priority.
  Letters of reference do not have to be uploaded with your application, but you are responsible for ensuring that reference letters are submitted. You or your reviewer have the option to submit reference letters to rachel.keenan@uli.org after submission of the application.

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 range from 20-30 people and the final number is based on having 3 balanced “development teams” within the class.

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