SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) Information

SEO's mission is to create a more equitable society by closing the academic and career opportunity gap for motivated young people from underserved communities. Each year, SEO programs serve more than 6,000 young people across America. SEO Scholars: an 8-year academic program that gets public high school students in New York City and San Francisco to and through college, with a 90% college graduation rate. SEO Scholars annually serves 2,000+ students in NYC and 200+ in SF. SEO Career: Our premier program for recruiting, coaching, and training high-achieving undergraduates for summer internships that lead to coveted, full-time jobs at 190+ partner companies nationwide. We provide access to internships, training, and coaching, for students in industries across Wall Street and Corporate America, which historically has resulted in 80% full-time offer rates. SEO Career trains 2,000+ college students each year, with ~800 securing internships. SEO Alt. Investments: an industry-wide program providing education, exposure, training, and mentorship opportunities to high-achieving professionals who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sector. SEO annually prepares 200+ candidates for 50+ Fellowships with 90% securing full-time jobs in the sector. SEO Law: helps future lawyers thrive in law school and excel in their careers. Through our initiatives, underrepresented pre-law students receive education, career development, and summer internships that propel them to succeed in the legal profession. Each year, SEO Law selects 100+ Law Fellows, hosted by 45 SEO partner law firms in 13 cities. SEO Leadership Institute: provides ongoing development for alumni, customized for each stage of their career. There are 3 distinct features to the Institute: making connections, professional/personal development, and civic engagement. Our Institute develops alumni into leaders who will realize SEO’s mission of creating a more equitable society.