An educational program, partnering with LifeRamp, that helps high achieving, goal oriented, collaborative students earn undergraduate degrees and secure promising careers in real estate and related sectors.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Ferguson CLE Program

Application opens June 2025

Fellowship Components

TUITION SUPPORT & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 

COaching, MENTORSHIP & Training program

Real Estate CAREER services

In partnership with LifeRamp, connect 1:1 with a certified coach to help you identify your strengths, set and achieve personal and professional goals, measure progress, and realize your potential. Meet 1:1 with CLE’s network of industry mentors who can share perspectives about the career path and specific industry related questions. Supplement the good work of the universities you come from with a focus on professional development, technical, and soft skill training. Have access to live webinars where you can learn more about the Real Estate Industry from the leaders in the field.

Earn a scholarship that allows you to focus on your studies and achieving the degree for a successful start in your career journey.

Help identify internships and full-time positions across the industry that empower you to choose a career path that fits you and your goals so you can thrive and and grow as a leader over time with the right support.

In partnership with LifeRamp, connect 1:1 with a certified coach to help you identify your strengths, set and achieve personal and professional goals, measure progress, and realize your potential. Meet 1:1 with CLE’s network of industry mentors who can share perspectives about the career path and specific industry related questions. Supplement the good work of the universities you come from with a focus on professional development, technical, and soft skill training. Have access to live webinars where you can learn more about the Real Estate Industry from the leaders in the field.

Coaching, MENTORSHIP & Training program

TUITION SUPPORT & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Real Estate CAREER Services

Earn a scholarship that allows you to focus on your studies and achieving the degree for a successful start in your career journey.

COACHING, MENTORSHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM

TUITION SUPPORT & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

REAL ESTATE CAREER SERVICES

Help identify internships and full-time positions across the industry that empower you to choose a career path that fits you and your goals so you can thrive and and grow as a leader over time with the right support.

COACHING, MENTORSHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM

TUITION SUPPORT & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

REAL ESTATE CAREER SERVICES

Please note that we understand and emphasize that your #1 priority is to focus on and complete your degree. We have built the program and time requirements with that in mind and will partner with you to ensure success in that regard.

Timeline & expectations

Life as a Ferguson Fellow

This 2 Year Program begins in November of each year with several components:

  • 1:1 Coaching: Estimating 6 30-minute sessions per year
  • Access to Industry Leaders across all sectors and functions in our Mentor Directory
  • Access to 20-24 Hours of digital training focused on technical skills and soft skills that employers have reported as areas to focus on to set yourself apart
  • Live career panels and webinars to interact with industry leaders and learn more about specific real estate topics that will help enhance your strengths
  • Career services support through our job board and mentor directory to include mock interviews and access to internship/full-time job postings.
  • Optional site visits, conferences, specialty certifications, and in-person trainings offered annually for select participants
Application opens June 2025

Discover the powerful impact of the Ferguson CLE Program through firsthand stories and learn how it can shape your future.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Become a Ferguson Fellow

Application opens June 2025

"The Ferguson CLE has been instrumental in my personal and professional growth. With invaluable resources like resume reviews, exclusive job boards, networking events, and enriching LifeRamp courses, I am grateful for the diverse opportunities and connections that being a Ferguson Fellow offers. These resources have played a pivotal role in aiding me in obtaining my first internship in the real estate industry." 

Jayson Guo, Emory University

"Being in this program has increased my confidence immensely and has allowed me to expand my connections with other students, industry leaders and professionals, and both people within and outside of my community, and for that I will be forever grateful for this experience early on in my CRE career." 

Elizabeth Rizk, University of san diego

“The Ferguson CLE Real Estate Fellowship has been transformative. As a change-maker, it provided me with a community rooted in mentorship, coaching, community, and professional development. The personal branding webinar inspired me to showcase my marketing skills on LinkedIn, opening doors to business opportunities. Confidence gained from coaching calls extends to feeling prepared for my upcoming summer internship. This fellowship has not only honed my skills but also fostered a supportive network, shaping my academic and professional journey. Grateful for this empowering experience.” 

Leona Thompson, Howard University

Enter the workforce as a highly qualified, well-trained candidate all while building your career as a future industry leader.

How it works

3. Build a career

Changing the face of Real Estate starts with You.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as submitted. Apply today to take the first steps towards your bright future. 

1. Apply

The Ferguson CLE provides an opportunity to enter one of the most lucrative industries in the world and gives you access to a network of over 600+ hiring companies.

2. Network & Learn

Application opens June 2025

The Ferguson Centers for Leadership Excellence works hand-in-hand with our university partners to introduce Ferguson Fellows to key sectors in real estate related industries where they may find promising careers. In addition to commercial real estate, sectors include hospitality and leisure, infrastructure, and Healthcare & Seniors Living.

Watch the video to learn from our president, Bill Ferguson, as he discusses the different sectors and companies within the real estate industry to help give perspective into possible career opportunities that The Ferguson CLE can introduce to you as a student.

Industry overview

Career Opportunities

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Application opens June 2025

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