Future Housing Leaders is a program that connects college students of diverse backgrounds with opportunities for paid internships in housing and real estate finance. The program also provides interns with housing industry education to complement their work experience. These internships are offered by over 65 top employer partners who are actively engaged in promoting diversity in their workforce and the housing industry.

Growing a diverse workforce is good business

Companies are seeking diverse perspectives to better represent their customers and drive innovations that will positively impact their business goals. Future Housing Leaders can help employers source a more diverse pipeline of potential talent that's ready to succeed.

Education for a more prepared, engaged workforce

Future Housing Leaders’ online courses provide interns with an exclusive, overall view of the housing industry and the skills for succeeding in it. The Education Program is free to participating employers and their interns. Interns can earn industry-recognized certifications while employers benefit from providing employees with a wider knowledge base.

How we are making an impact

For 2023 we:

Maintained relationships with 24 schools across the country.

Recruited and connected college students with opportunities for housing industry internships.

Partnered with over 65 housing finance and commercial real estate companies.

Enrolled over 450 early career professionals in our free professional and foundational Education Program.

We partner with over 65 top housing industry employers in providing internships and early career opportunities.