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Summer Internship Program: Kick-Off [Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion]
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 4:00 AM - 6:00 PM PDT
Category: In-Person Events

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summer Internship Program is a resource for current college students, student members, and students who have been placed in a summer internship with member commercial real estate (CRE) companies. This program is a platform for interns of diverse ethnicities, genders, abilities, and sexual orientations to connect with peers, engage more closely with our association, and experience the breadth of the CRE industry. By providing an additional support resource for member companies, we aim to enhance interns' summer experiences and bring them together with other college students from diverse backgrounds. The more we can enhance the intern experience, the more likely students are to seek full-time employment in the industry.

During the program, participating students will meet with DEI Committee members to discuss their career goals, learn about job opportunities in CRE, hear from CRE professionals, and develop deeper connections with industry professionals and their peers. 

Click here to sign up for the 2026 Summer Intern Program.
 
Program Details:
  • Intern Sign Up Deadline: Friday, June 19
  • The program free and open to current college students, our student members, and our member-company interns.
    • Unfortunately, due to space limitations, our association may not be able to accommodate all students who apply for our intern program. Priority will be given to juniors and seniors nearing the end of their undergraduate (bachelor's) programs. We encourage all interested to apply, and we will do our best to accommodate everyone.

Schedule:
Interns must commit to attending all events of the program, unless pardoned otherwise. Intern lunches cover topics ranging from commercial real estate operations, law & land use, recruiting & job search, and industry networking. All events will take place in person in downtown Seattle or Bellevue. Lunch will be provided.

  • Thursday, June 25: Evening Kick-Off Event, 4-6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 8: Lunch & Learn - Life of the Deal Series Part 1, 12-1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 15: Lunch & Learn - Life of the Deal Series Part 2, 12-1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 22: Lunch & Learn - DEI Panel, 12-1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 29: Lunch & Learn - Recruiting & Job Search, 12-1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 5: Evening Closing Event, 4-6 p.m.
*Program dates, times, and meeting topics are subject to change.
 
Intern Testimonials

"Through this journey, I have expanded my industry insights and forged invaluable connections with astute mentors. The investment of time, particularly on Wednesdays, has been unequivocally rewarding." - Sena Gao, DEI Intern Class of 2023

"The [association's] DEI Intern program afforded me the opportunity to engage with esteemed professionals within the built environment sector who are actively advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This program facilitated invaluable networking opportunities and provided a platform for me to learn from the diverse experiences shared by fellow interns from the Seattle area. The lunch & learn events were an excellent way to build community, and the property tours gave us privileged access to some world class spaces in the Seattle region.” - Roushan Kwatra, DEI Intern Class of 2023

Reserve your Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Sponsorship today!

   

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION GOLD SPONSORS

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION SILVER SPONSORS

  Reliant Group   

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION BRONZE SPONSORS

Cochran, Inc. | GLY | LBA Realty | Mackenzie | PCL Construction

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