“Career Opportunities in the Real Estate Industry” was the topic of the Real Estate Boot Camp held November 19, 2014, at University Park.  Featured presenter Stephen Smith (’72) is a retired CPA and attorney and Advisory Board member of the Penn State Institute for Real Estate Studies. His law practice concentrated on commercial real estate, including the purchase, sale, development, leasing, and financing of commercial real estate.

Real Estate Boot Camp is a training program targeted to juniors and seniors looking for internships in the field. Together with programs in résumé preparation and interview skills, it helps students kickstart their careers in a wide range of specialties. These include corporate real estate management, real estate brokerage, appraisal, risk management, mortgage lending and banking, development, and governmental service.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Real Estate Boot Camps:

Wednesday, January 28 - “Introduction to Argus”

Monday, February 23 - “Presentation Pitch Training” by Larry Raiman, CEO, LDR Capital Management

More details to be announced.