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SEO Tech Developer

Everything you need to land a role in tech

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Your tech career starts here

Are you a first or second year software engineering or computer science student eager to learn more about the tech industry? SEO Tech Developer offers programs aimed at ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to access top level tech education. Each program is designed to give you a leg up as you start your career in the tech industry.

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SEO Tech Developer Program

$6,000 stipend to hone your skills — that’s $1,000 a week!
1:1 coaching with experienced tech mentors.
Opportunity to attend TechDevCon in New York City.
Curriculum based on real world skills.

Our Programs

Whether you’re interested in exploring opportunities in tech or you know this is the career for you, our programs are designed to help you succeed in this competitive space

Tech Developer Residency

A virtual, intensive, immersion program for college sophomores majoring in computer science or software engineering.
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Tech Developer Lite

A modified version of the Tech Developer Residency that lets you tackle program topics at your own pace.
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First Year Academy

Two-part (spring/summer) virtual program ideal for students enrolled in tech-related majors or intersted in exploring computer science.
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TechDevCon

This conference brings together students and the best in the industry to learn and get to know each other through panels, career days, special presentations and fireside chats.
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SEO Tech Developer by the numbers

125
participants in 2025 Tech Dev Residency
75%
of participants to date have completed summer tech internships
80%+
of Tech Dev participants have received full-time job offers in the tech industry since the program’s inception
450+
alumni

Land an internship at top tech companies

Our students’ success speaks for itself. Over 85% of participants in our previous cohorts have landed internships at top companies including:

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Partnership Benefits

Together, we can expand the pipeline of motivated, well-trained Tech and Computer Science talent. As an SEO Tech Developer Partner, you get:

  • Access to recruit motivated students who have competed our rigorous SEO technical curriculum
  • The opportunity to host partner showcases to share information about your internship programs and application processes
  • Interview-ready candidates who’ve had training and exposure to industry-critical skills
  • First choice to offer full-time placement upon graduation

 

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“The SEO Tech Developer program helped me grow my technical skills while being part of a supportive, mission-driven community. The mentorship, hands-on learning, and inclusive environment gave me the confidence and tools to pursue a meaningful career in tech.”

Aayah SEO Tech Developer Participant

“Enrolling in the SEO Tech Developer Program was my first real opportunity to have my potential truly seen and step forward in my career. My interview felt like a genuine conversation — like I was just meeting someone new and telling them about myself. Knowing that my value was seen, as well as the fact that we’re getting paid to learn, there was no doubt in my mind I wanted to enroll in the program.”

Adrian SEO Tech Developer Participant

Application Qualifications

All who meet the following criteria are welcome to apply:

  1. Enrolled as a current sophomore at an accredited, four-year US college or university OR students who will be transferring to an accredited, four-year university upon completion of their two-year degree.

  2. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, MIS, and other quantitative concentrations preferred. All majors are considered.

  3. Experience with one or more programming languages is required (Python, Java, C++, etc.).

  4. 3.0+ GPA preferred