What does REDI mean in REAL ESTATE

The Real Estate Diversity Initiative (REDI) is a partnership-driven collaborative effort to advance racial equity and inclusion in Columbus' real estate industry. It seeks to achieve this through education, employment, and investment opportunities that spur new economic development and create equitable outcomes for everyone in our community.

REDI is supported by 8 founding and steering committee partners, which include The Columbus Foundation, City of Columbus, PNC Bank, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Thompson Hine LLP, Franklin County, Experience Columbus, and IGS. This group works together to develop a strategic plan to help increase diversity and representation within the city's real estate sector.

REDI seeks to create change by providing educational resources and job training programs specifically targeted at underrepresented members of the community who are looking to enter or advance their careers in real estate. Additionally, it provides increased access to capital through initiatives such as the Entrepreneurial Fund Program. These programs work collectively towards creating an ecosystem where diverse professionals can thrive in the real estate sector.

REDI offers a series of workshops designed to prepare students with the knowledge needed for success in a professional real estate career. Topics include licensing requirements and qualifications for various roles within the industry; resume writing; interviewing techniques; networking skills; market trends; principles of finance; marketing strategies; legal implications surrounding sales and investments; as well as others areas related to real estate.

Yes! REDI provides students with opportunities for scholarship support when entering into higher education programs relating to real estate studies or development activities. Scholarships can be used at accredited universities around Ohio that offer these types of courses or internships that will help prepare students for successful long-term careers in this field.

Yes! The initiative seeks to establish relationships between employers and applicants with backgrounds not traditionally represented in the real estate industry such as women, people from minority communities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Through networking events hosted by participating organizations as well as mentorship programs offered through certain colleges or local non-profits employers are better equipped with hiring from an increasingly diverse talent pool.

REDI provides job readiness trainings aimed at teaching applicants how navigate important topics relevant when applying for positions such as what industry certifications may be helpful; what types of jobs there may be available now or in the future based on current economic trends or emerging technologies; recognizing transferable skills gained from previous experience which could make them more attractive candidates for prospective employers.

Yes! In addition to helping individuals gain access into meaningful employment opportunities, REDI also aims at reducing poverty levels among underrepresented communities by providing targeted financial assistance such as grants or loan forgiveness plans which assist people who have been most impacted by past discriminatory practices.

Yes! There are multiple ways you can become involved with this program including attending one of their workshops or speaking engagements on topics related to diversity in real estate ; volunteering your time with one of their partner organizations ; donating monetary gifts or requesting information about potential internship opportunities if you’re currently enrolled in a degree program related to this field.