The DEI Task Force created this information hub to connect young folks and those new to the industry with internship and early career opportunities. We recognize that not enough professionals in our industry reflect the people we serve, so we are focusing on sharing professional opportunities with more diverse audiences.

If you or your organization are interested in finding out about internship and early employment opportunities, please sign up for our email list using the link below. When ULI member organizations have openings for internships and entry-level positions, we’ll email you with the posting.

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Overview of Careers

Would you like to lead your community by pursuing a career in real estate development, but you’re not sure where to start? Click the links below for brief introductions to some of the major roles within real estate development.

• Developers — Oversee the acquisition, design, and construction of projects
• Urban Planning/Public Policy — Institute policies and plans to shape the future
• Real Estate Finance — Navigate the legal and financial realm to complete transactions
• Architecture/Engineering/Construction — Design, integrate into existing infrastructure, and build projects

Educational Programs

You may also be considering formal educational programs to get started. There’s a variety of pathways from an eight-week online academy to a four-year bachelor’s degree. Clicking the links to learn more about these programs will give you a better sense of what you’re drawn to.

CSUS Department of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
CSUS Construction Management Program
UC Davis degrees in Landscape Architecture or Sustainable Environmental Design

Cosumnes River College Programs:
Architecture
Architectural Design Technology
Construction
Construction Management Technology
Building Inspection Technology
Real Estate

American River College Programs:
Design and Engineering Technology
Real Estate

Sacramento City College Programs:
Design and Engineering Technology
Real Estate

Project REAP—the Real Estate Associate Program:
ULI/REAP Online Academy — An eight-week online academy held in the fall and spring that introduces commercial real estate terminology, concepts, and processes to lay the foundation for a successful career in commercial real estate.
REAP Open Access Fellowship — Paid fellowship of 160 hours over up to 12 weeks in the winter to spring, matched with mentorship and access to curriculum, to prepare for careers in community development finance.

Related Job Boards

You may also be mid-career and interested in pivoting to a related field, or generally curious about what your career could look like in the future. Check out these links for related job postings:

ULI Americas Career Center
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Career Center
Build California
Planetizen Job Board