Commercial real estate firms across the U.S. are kicking off their summer internship programs, offering students an inside look at one of the most network-driven industries.
At the headquarters for shopping center owner Regency Centers in Jacksonville, Florida, four interns are on site this summer. Three are rotating through capital markets, financial services and property operations in a nine-week program, while the fourth is focused on tax strategy, the company said.
Brokerage Northmarq is hosting one of its largest intern classes to date, with 40 students from 24 schools and diverse academic backgrounds — from finance to early childhood education — spread across 13 offices.
Hines is bringing in 37 interns to its Houston headquarters. "Witnessing the fresh perspectives and enthusiasm of the next generation entering our industry is so encouraging,” Ray Lawler, the global developer's head of the Americas, said on LinkedIn. He's pictured on the right on a bar stool.
At JLL Capital Markets in Dallas, seven interns are diving into training, including financial modeling, as part of what the team describes as a comprehensive, hands-on summer. “We’re committed to providing them with the full commercial real estate experience that will prepare them for successful careers ahead,” said Blake Tyson, JLL's director of business development, in a LinkedIn post welcoming the group.