Mission

The mission of the ULI YLG Mentorship Program is to provide an opportunity for ULI YLG members and seasoned ULI members to connect, grow, and create lasting relationships by sharing their knowledge and experiences in an atmosphere of confidentiality, trust, and mutual respect.

Commitment

Every YLG applicant must be committed to the Mentorship Program in order to create the type of atmosphere necessary for success. Attendance and participation in each meeting for the full program is expected. Missing more than one meeting will disqualify mentees from further participation in your group and any future programs. If mentees must miss a meeting, they must notify their mentor and ULI Staff of their absence.

Structure

• Each mentor group will consist of 6-12 Young Leaders Group members. Each group is led by one mentor.
• Mentor groups are expected to meet 6-8 times between April and December 2025, for 1.5-3 hours per session. Most groups will meet during the week, a mixture of before/during/after business hours, but it is up to the specific group.
• Each mentee must take responsibility for facilitating (help determine agenda, coordinate schedules, etc.) at least one meeting (see Active Participation below). Meetings can include lessons learned from mentors’ careers, discussing career goals, case studies, social events, project tours, guest speakers, or anything else mutually agreed upon by the group.
• Each group will have one mentee member that will serve as a Group Leader for their mentor group throughout the Program. Group Leaders play a crucial role by acting as a liaison between the groups and ULI Staff/Mentorship Program committee. The Group Leaders are not responsible for the content of all group meetings but should work to ensure the group continues to meet on a regular basis. The role is also crucial to take the scheduling work off the mentor’s hands, as well as keeping the group focused and together.
• The program will be overseen by the Mentorship Program Committee and ULI Staff (with assistance from the YLG Committee Chairs).

*One student per group, max

Active Participation

Mentees should have a clear idea of what they want to achieve through the Mentorship Program, whether that be obtaining career advice or learning from their peers and mentor about specific issues in the industry. During their first meeting, Mentor Groups should set an agenda for the coming year and assign each mentee responsibility for co-facilitating one Mentor Group session. Co-facilitation means that during their session, the chosen mentee will work closely with their mentor to set an agenda, coordinate schedules among the other mentees, and ensure that each member of the group is contributing. This role is crucial to taking the scheduling work off the mentor’s hands and keeping the group together.

Prerequisites

Education: The applicant must possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent education and experience, or be enrolled in college as a junior or senior.

Work Experience: Must be working in the real estate industry or related fields (not applicable for students).

Membership: Must be a ULI Member. Please contact [email protected] for membership assistance or questions regarding renewals.

Schedule

• February 3 – Applications Open
• March 3 – Applications Close at 11:59 pm *Deadline extended to March 5, 2025
• March 14 – Applicants notified of admission to the program
• March 24 – $150 fee due ($50 for students) Membership in ULI Tampa Bay must be active
• March 25 at 4:30 pm (BarrieHaus Beer Co.) – Mentorship Program Kickoff for all Mentor Groups
• April to December 2025 – Mentor Group meetings
• December 2025 – Closing Happy Hour Event for all Mentor Groups
• March 2026 – Kickoff for next year’s ULI Mentorship Program