Building Your Future: Real Estate Work Experience

Job sector: Construction & Trades

Overview
Embark on a virtual journey with JLL and Meta's Construction Virtual Work Experience, unlocking the world of real estate and its exciting career opportunities. Immerse yourself in written, interactive, and video content to build a profound understanding of the industry. From data and sustainability roles to real estate management and entrepreneurship, discover diverse career paths. Gain insights into educational pathways and explore Project Destined, a platform empowering underrepresented groups in real estate. This program covers sustainability, real estate operations, and Metaverse applications, fostering innovation in creating spaces for people to thrive. Engage in quizzes, activities (including Minecraft), and hear from industry experts. Springpod invites you to elevate your understanding of real estate through this immersive online work experience!

What's included
From sustainability and running real estate to how you could use the Metaverse in the sector, this programme will introduce you to the world of real estate - an industry that is all about creating innovative spaces for people to thrive in. You’ll have the chance to take part in quizzes and activities (including one that uses Minecraft!) to put your skills and knowledge to the test. What’s more, you’ll even have the chance to hear from leading industry experts along the way, and reflect on everything you learn.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Introduction to Real Estate

This module will provide you with an introduction to real estate - from what it is to some of the biggest myths about the sector. Not only that, but you’ll also learn more about JLL and the Metaverse - including how we could use the Metaverse in real estate. You’ll take part in some fun activities in this module, such as looking at the property lifecycle.

Sustainability

What is sustainability? This module includes a series of ‘sustainability spotlights’, a webinar featuring a recent university graduate working in sustainability and an interactive 3D tour of an ultra-modern workspace, designed around the core component of sustainability. Through this module, you’ll learn all about how this has become a key theme in real estate.

Transaction Management

From negotiating deals (and having a go at this yourself!) to sustainability in the area, this module will provide you with a greater insight into transaction management in real estate. You’ll also hear from some transaction management professionals!

Projects

How can we build the foundations for a greener future? This module will explore this question and more... You’ll be introduced to projects in real estate and the various branches you could work in, before putting your project management knowledge into practice with a planning activity.

Facilities Management

This module will introduce you to facilities management in real estate. You’ll learn more about the various functions within facilities management and examples of it around the world. You’ll also learn more about careers and opportunities in this area, before getting the chance to hear directly from industry experts in facilities management in a webinar.

Leading Real Estate

There's a lot to consider when leading real estate - but what does this involve? After hearing how a leader in real estate manages his team and how he got to where he is today, you’ll complete the module with a hands-on project - where you can put what you’ve learnt to the test in Minecraft and design the workspace of the future using your own inclusive and sustainable design ideas.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

This module will give you a better understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion. As well as learning more about JLL and Meta’s inclusive design practices, you’ll also get the chance to explore some of the fantastic work being done in local communities before creating your own initiative for your community.

Data Centres and Smart Real Estate

Explore the importance of data in the realm of smart real estate through this essential module. Gain a comprehensive understanding of data centres and their significance. Challenge your data-related skills with an engaging interactive activity, and gain insights from industry experts during the live webinar featured in this module.

Award: Certificate of completion
Hours of content: Over 8 hours
Programme dates: 8 March 2024 - 8 March 2025

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I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

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Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

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Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

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I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

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You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

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Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.