ICSC Launch Academy
Retail is at the heart of every community, and since local communities continue to grow and evolve, it is imperative that the marketplaces industry hire talent reflective of the people it serves.
Launch Academy provides opportunities for racially diverse undergraduate students to learn more about the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather.
Application Deadline Extended to October 31, 2021!
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Through a paid summer internship, an immersive virtual learning experience, access to a mentor as well as a network of industry leaders from across the country, the Launch Academy will provide you with the tools and exposure essential to successfully pursue a career in the marketplaces industry.
- Paid summer internship (in partnership with sponsor company)
- 30-hour virtual learning lab (pre-internship) including a mandatory orientation, plus:
- Professional development
- Industry knowledge sharing
- Networking
- Weekly virtual activities (summer)
- An industry mentor & coaching
- Travel and relocation assistance grants available (based on need)
- Identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American, Native American
- Enrolled as a current freshman, sophomore or junior (undergraduate) at an accredited 4-year college/university
- Availability to participate in all Launch Academy activities, including virtual learning labs (schedule forthcoming)
- All majors with an expressed interest in commercial real estate are welcome to apply
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Completion of real estate and/or business/finance-related courses preferred
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early application is strongly encouraged.
Action / Task Date / Duration |
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| Student Application Deadline | Extended to Sunday, Oct 31, 2021 |
| Review, Match & Selection Period | November 2021 – January 31, 2022 |
| Virtual Learning Period | March 2022 – May 2022 |
| Pre-Internship Boot Camp (30-hours) | During 2 Weeks in May 2022 |
| Internship Period (TBD by Company) | June – August 2022 |
Interested in sponsoring an intern?
If you are seeking to improve diversity and inclusion within your company, ICSC can help connect you to a pipeline of high-performing, racially diverse college students from across the country. Please contact Jazmen Johnson at jjohnson@icsc.com to learn more.
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The ICSC Foundation is the charitable arm of ICSC dedicated to creating a vibrant marketplaces industry by building a pipeline of bright, ambitious and diverse talent that can drive the industry forward.
A member organization for industry advancement, ICSC promotes and elevates the marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather as foundational and vital ingredients of communities and economies.