2026 YLG Mentorship Program

About the Mentorship Program:

The ULI Columbus Mentorship Program connects young professionals (under 35) with experienced real estate leaders to foster professional growth, knowledge sharing, and lasting relationships. Mentors offer guidance and insight, while deepening their connection to the next generation of industry leaders and the ULI community.

Each mentor group includes one mentor and 3–6 mentees with shared interests or sector experience. Mentor groups are expected to meet four times over a ten-month period, starting October 1st and ending July 31st. Meetings may include career discussions, project tours, case studies, guest speakers, or informal social gatherings, based on the group’s interests.

Participation is open to ULI Columbus members under the age of 35.

Application Deadline:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2025 BY 5:00 PM. Applications will not be accepted after this time.

Requirements for Participation:
1. The Mentorship Program is only available for ULI Columbus members under the age of 35.
2. This is a ULI members-only opportunity. Prospective members must join ULI to apply to the Mentorship program. (If not a member, join here)
3. Complete YLG Mentorship Program Application (below)
4. Complete YLG MOU (below)
5. Submit Resume (below)

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Company

Position/Title

Current Industry Information (check all the apply)

Years of Industry Experience

Are you currently a member of ULI? (Current membership will be required for participation at the start of the program)

Are you willing to commit a full year to the mentorship program; approximately 4-6 meetings throughout the 10-month program?

If you answered no to the question above what might prevent that commitment (i.e. graduating/expecting a potential move or job change/extended travel)?

How often are you interested in meeting with your Mentor? For example, the minimum requirement is 4 meetings but other group may meet once a month.

What format would you like to see the program take for your group for the year? (Rank the format options below by selecting your interest of Low, Somewhat, or High)

Rows	Low	Somewhat	High
Group meetings that work through the key steps of a real estate development project over the course of the Mentorship Program Year
Group meetings that include various discussion topics or site visits.
Less structured group meetings that provide time for general Q&A with your mentor and group

Please tell us which career fields are of interest to you (Rank your interests options below by selecting Low, Somewhat, or High).

Rows	Low	Somewhat	High
Brokerage/Consulting
Development
Construction
Planner
Engineering/Surveyor
Architecture/Design
Real Estate Finance
Government/Public Agency
Nonprofit Organization
Academic
Legal Services

Please tell us which industry sectors are of interest to you.

Rows	Low	Somewhat	High
Commercial
Land Development
Multi-Family
Residential
Industrial
Retail
Resort/Entertainment
Mixed Use

What do you hope to accomplish through the Mentor Program? (Rank importance)

Rows	Low	Somewhat	High
Obtain advice for growing or making changes in my career
Enhance knowledge and understanding of the real estate industry
Network with peers and senior leaders in my sector
Learn about issues/trends specific to my sector or product
Learn about business development/growth strategies
Work through real-world examples of development projects
Better understand the financial aspect of project deals

What do you hope to get out of the mentorship program? Please be detailed in your response including the desired structure of your experience and topics you would like to explore as this will influence how you are fitted with other mentees. (250 words or less)

What qualities or experience are you looking for in a mentor? To confirm your understanding of the commitment, requirements, and expectations of the Mentor Program, please include a short answer. (50 words or less)

What qualities or experience can you contribute to the Mentor Program? To confirm your understanding of the commitment, requirements, and expectations of the Mentor Program, please include a short answer. (50 words or less)

If we are unable to match your desired categories, do you still want to be matched?

Are you interested in being a Mentor Group Leader? Responsibilities would including: serving as point person for communication with mentor, organizing mentor meetings (time and location), and providing feedback or questions to ULI Columbus.

ULI Columbus Young Leaders Group Mentor Program - Memorandum of Understanding
As a participant in the YLG Mentorship Program, you will benefit from personal interactions with an experienced real estate professional as well as a small group of your colleagues. You will be given an opportunity to create and foster relationships that will broaden your knowledge and help you understand the variety of fields within the real estate industry. Please review the expectations below to assess whether you are prepared to be a mentee.

As a mentee, I will:
- Help shape the nature of the relationship (know what kind of mentoring I want).
- Be prepared to co-facilitate at least one mentor group meeting.
- Be open in communicating with my mentor.
- Respect that confidentiality is absolute, in all ways and forever. A breach in confidentiality will be treated as a resignation from the Mentor Program.
- Come prepared to discuss issues at each meeting.
- Take responsibility for helping set the agenda for at least 1 meeting.
- Promptly return phone calls and emails from Mentors and ULI Young Leaders Group.
- Be punctual and attend all meetings (or notify my mentor of expected absences).
- Be respectful of my mentor’s time.
- Be mindful that ULI's intent is career advancement for all Young Leaders but I will not solicit a job or business directly from my mentor during the program.

Mentee Agreement: I am aware of the expectations of ULI Columbus YLG Mentorship Program. By signing below, I agree to the above responsibilities or will risk resignation from the program.

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