Yesterday my boss and I visited with Rice Real Estate Company concerning the Medical Arts Building in downtown Minneapolis. Rice was looking for tag labor which is labor that is outside of the scope of work that is defined in our contract with them. This labor creates increased revenue for our company along with my boss and the employees that perform the labor. Rice wanted us to clean the Medical Arts Building chandeliers on the 1st floor along the three larger chandeliers hanging above the escalators between 2nd and 3rd floor. The 1st floor chandeliers would be a simple job but 2nd floor is a different story. We voiced our concerns with Rice regarding how to clean the chandeliers over the escalators because they are nearly impossible to get to and would also be very dangerous for our staff. They informed us that the fixtures drop down on a crank system and then we would be able to clean them. I found it to be amazing that engineers almost 100 years ago had the smarts to put a crank system which would allow the chandeliers to be serviced on the ground. This is the 4th meeting I have experienced with a different property management group and I continue to gain knowledge each time.
A portion of your Real Estate Property Management coursework includes Cooperative Education. These intern positions apply your classroom knowledge in a professional work setting, where you’ll gain confidence in your skills and abilities.
You’ll build a stronger resume with the work experience employers need and may have a position in place before graduating. Many students receive a job offer from their Co-op employer for a full-time position following graduation.
These paid internships provide hands-on, real world experience in Multifamily and Commercial real estate, as well as earn degree credit. Opportunities are available in great locations such as:
- Washington
- Texas
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- Tennessee
- Colorado
- Illinois
- Alaska
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Cooperative Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout is part of a nationwide university program that integrates career-related work experience with academic course work.