ULI San Antonio is proud to announce the 11th year of the Young Leaders Group (YLG) Mentorship Forum. The Young Leaders Group is a subset of ULI San Antonio members under the age of 35, and as a group strives to facilitate networking and continuing education that will help our members as they further their careers. Membership is available to anyone whose profession is directly involved in or services commercial real estate and our members include representatives from all spectrums of the industry: development, acquisition, management, brokerage, finance, architecture, engineering, governmental services, etc.

STRUCTURE

The program will be overseen by 2024-25 Mentorship Forum Co-Chairs Chris Martinez (KW Landscape Architects) and Whitney Snell (JLL) with assistance from ULI District Leadership. There will be 5 groups, each consisting of no more than 10 U35 members (“mentees”) from different professional backgrounds and organizations, one Mentor, and one committee member liaison. Each of the 5 groups will elect one group lead. Diversity is a key component to the program as it is focused on exposing the mentees to the real estate industry and allows for more candid discussions. Each group will have one mentor, one group lead and one committee member liaison.

ANNUAL SCHEDULE

Application Open: August 1 – August 31, 2024 (You must be a ULI member to participate, but not to apply)

Mentorship Forum Informational Meeting: August 14, 2024, 8:30am / Pape-Dawson

Mentorship Forum Mixer Informational Meeting: August 15, 2023, 5:00pm / River North Icehouse

Mentorship Forum: September 26, 2024 – June 30, 2025

Ten meetings will be scheduled from September, 2024 through June 2025, consisting of four small group discussions and six combined group events. The Mentorship Forum will begin with a kickoff event in September that all groups will attend together. At that meeting, the Mentorship Forum Chair will give an overview of the program and introduce all mentors. Additional meetings involving all mentor groups will be scheduled throughout the year, and individual groups are to schedule individual meetings on their own. Meetings will be during the week and a mixture of before, during or after business hours. Please book provided dates on your calendar now to avoid conflicts.

CRITICAL DATES

• August 1 – Applications Available Online
• August 14 – Mentorship Forum Informational Session / Pape-Dawson
• August 15 – Mentorship Forum Informational Mixer / River North Icehouse
• August 31 – Applications Due
• September 18 – Applicants notified of admission to the program
• September 26 – Mandatory ULI Mentorship Forum Kick-Off Meeting at 5pm / TinTop
• October – Small Mentorship Group Meeting
• November 6 – Mentorship Forum Speed Dating Event
• December – Small Mentorship Group Meeting
• January 23 – Mentorship Forum Trivia Night
• February – Small Mentorship Group Meeting
• March – Mentorship Forum Group Project Tour
• April – Small Mentorship Group Meeting
• May – Mentorship Forum Large Group Gathering / Tour
• June – 2024-25 Mentorship Forum Closing Celebration for all Mentorship Groups

ATTENDANCE:

Commitment to attend 100% of the scheduled sessions and activities is expected. Participants are made aware of the attendance requirement at the onset of the application process. Each participant’s supervisor has provided signed permission / recognition of the monthly meetings and the attendance requirement, which means you will be offsite and unavailable for meetings or conference calls during this time. Each Group Leader must keep track of attendance for each meeting and provide it to the Mentorship Forum Chair at the conclusion of the program. Attendance will be taken into consideration when determining future admittance into the program.

PARTICIPATION FEE:

There is a $125 annual fee to participate in the Mentorship Forum. This fee is separate from, and in addition to, your annual ULI membership dues.  The all-inclusive fee covers expenses for monthly meetings spanning September 2024 through June 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants are selected based on the following criteria:

• ULI Member age 35 or younger* (*Applicants must be 35 or younger as of the application deadline. ULI membership must be current if selected)
• Thoughtful and thorough responses on the application
• Employment/engagement in the real estate industry
• Active past and current involvement in ULI programs and events
• Commitment to the time required for active involvement in the program, or demonstrated commitment to the program in years past
• Demonstrated high standard of professional and personal integrity

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FAQ’s

I can’t attend the Info Session in August, can I still apply?
Yes. Attendance at the Info Session is not mandatory, however it is recommended. The Info Session is designed to provide an overview of the program, share personal experiences from past participants and mentors, and to answer questions.

How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online.

Do I have to be a member to apply?
You do not have to be a member to apply, but you do need to be a ULI member to participate.   You can call 800-321-5011 to join ULI or renew your membership.

Do I have to upload a photo and/or my resume?
Yes, the photo and resume will help mentors get to know those in their group.

Can I request a particular Mentor?
No, ULI will assign selected applicants to Mentors in order to balance and diversify each group.

When will I know if I was selected?
You will be notified of acceptance by September 18.

Do I need to pay the $125 participation fee now?
No, you will be provided instructions for paying the fee if you are accepted into the program.

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CONTACTS:

Please feel free to contact any of us if you have questions about the Mentorship Forum or application process.

Mentorship Forum Co-Chair
Chris Martinez, KW Landscape Architects

Mentorship Forum Co-Chair
Whitney Snell, JLL

ULI Staff
Janis Ploetz, ULI San Antonio Executive Director
Cody Shown, ULI San Antonio Senior Manager