- Empowering Future Leaders
- Bridging the Opportunity Gap
- Comprehensive Mentorship & Support
- Career & Educational Advancement
- Equity Through Access & Opportunity
Our Impact
Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000+ ambitious young people annually. For 60 years, we’ve been creating educational and career programs that build on our participant’s individual strengths, skills, and determination. All are welcome to apply.
Our Mission & Impact
SEO is dedicated to creating a more equitable society by closing the educational and career opportunity gap for motivated young people from historically underrepresented communities. We focus on turning untapped potential into newfound greatness by providing academic and professional opportunities that can change lives.
25k+
Alumni worldwide
80%
of SEO Career interns have received full-time offers over the last 10 years
100k
Happy clients
100%
SEO Scholars accepted to four-year colleges and universities
200+
Partner firms
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Core Values
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People first
SEO is as committed to the development of our team, as we are to the growth and development of the young people we support. We believe in putting people first by building a challenging, supportive, and rewarding environment, designed to foster personal achievement and professional growth.
Passion
We are passionate in pursuit of our life-altering mission for our program participants, and we expect all team members to demonstrate an equal level of passion for their own personal development.Each day, everything we do, every step we take, advances our mission.
Impact
We set the bar high for ourselves and demand measurable, scalable results in our programs. We set high and unwavering standards for our team members and participants, believing that with our one-on-one support, all can have a lifetime of goal achievement.
Continuous Improvement
SEO has been fearless in breaking new ground across our organization. We demand of ourselves and the young people we serve a spirit of innovation, creativity, and change-making, data-informed decisions, putting forth new ideas, and exceeding expectations on the road to seizing every opportunity.
A Legacy of Empowerment
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1963
SEO Scholars transforms public high school students into college graduates.
1980s
Helps students secure coveted internships on Wall Street and at fortune companies, and set them up for future career success.
2006
Helps underserved, future lawyers thrive in law school and excel in their careers through our Catalyst and Fellowship program initiatives.
2010
SEO Scholars transforms public high school students into college graduates.
Our Leadership
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Distinguished Alumni
Our founder, Michael Osheowitz, often said, “It’s not about you, it’s about those who came before you and after you.” That’s why our alumni network is one of the strongest benefits of going through an SEO program. Our 26,000+ alumni are leaders across almost all industries and continents. CEOs and senators, judges and district attorneys, philanthropists and trailblazers, board members and financial giants.
our affiliates
SEO alumni truly embody SEO’s principle “it’s not about you; it’s about those who came before you, and those who will come after you.” SEO is proud to have the following alumni-founded affiliates around the globe:
Recognizing Our Achievements
SEO’s work has been recognized by numerous organizations and publications over the years for its impact, dedication to diversity, and community-driven initiatives.
How We Create Impact
SEO believes in empowering individuals through a holistic approach that includes academic support, career training, and mentorship. By providing access to educational opportunities and career pathways, we bridge the gap and help historically underrepresented communities thrive.
Educational opportunities
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Career pathways
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Equality
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