By CREWBaltimore, a member of CREW Network, an organization founded in 1989
Despite the opportunities for women in commercial real estate, women represent only 36.7% of the industry, according to CREW Network’s 2020 Benchmark Study on Gender and Diversity in Commercial Real Estate. CREW Network Foundation has been working to change that statistic for over 25 years through programs like CREW Careers, a program that has introduced thousands of high school girls to the many career opportunities available to them in the commercial real estate industry, and UCREW, which helps college students find opportunities and develop their skills in commercial real estate.
The commercial real estate field is home to too many potential careers for women to count. These include architecture, engineering, construction, economic development, law, finance, banking, accounting, property management to name a few. In addition, there are a host of careers in trades that support commercial real estate, such as commercial cleaning, fireproofing, elevator maintenance, and more. These careers are often overlooked by young women because they aren’t taught in schools and focused on in social media or press. CREWBaltimore aims to change that. These careers offer exciting opportunities for young women to be part of a vibrant community of people that impacts the world around them every day. When you work in these fields, you can make an impact on the environment where people live, work, and play. You can also contribute in a meaningful way to environmental and social stewardship through sustainable development. This field thrives on collaboration, innovation, and is a place where young women can hone their adaptability skills and develop resilience.
CREWBaltimore was founded in 1985 as the area’s local chapter established to further CREW Network’s mission to bring together women in commercial real estate as the industry’s premier business network dedicated to accelerating success for women in the industry globally. CREWBaltimore is committed to strengthening and expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion and promoting professional development throughout the Greater Baltimore area. We partner with local organizations, such as Morgan State University and Junior Achievement, to promote the opportunities for women in commercial real estate and facilitate the network connections vital to succeed. CREWBaltimore hosts events throughout the year to educate our members and the community on the local and national real estate market, support leadership development, and provide opportunities for networking and connection. If you are a young woman interested in exploring commercial real estate fields, or a seasoned professional keen to make meaningful connections, reach out to CREWBaltimore at CREWBaltimore@crewnetwork.com. Join us as we propel women in commercial real estate forward and shape skylines. CREW Network Foundation is the only organization dedicating its resources solely to accelerating success for all women in commercial real estate globally. It is committed to bringing more women into the commercial real estate fields with programs that educate women and girls about the career opportunities available to them and providing mentoring for those new to, and currently in, the industry
