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Which Internship is right for you?

Founded in 1963 during the height of the modern Civil Rights Movement, SEO began as a mentoring and college preparation program for underprivileged high school students in New York City. The organization's mission was based upon the conviction that all students can succeed when given access to opportunities.

Since 1980 SEO has provided underrepresented students of color with paid summer internships leading to full-time jobs. More than 30 years later, Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans are still underrepresented in many top entry level jobs.

It is well known that a diverse work force improves business results which makes SEO as relevant as ever to corporate America and to the groups that remain underrepresented.
During the summer interns earn a pro-rated salary consistent with entry-level salaries for professionals in the area they have chosen ($700 - $1,300 per week).

Candidates must have a 3.0 GPA without exception.

Step 1: Determine your eligibility

Step 2: Explore internship areas using the resources provided on our website and by connecting with your campus recruiter and SEO alumni - you can search internship areas by keyword here.

Step 3: Hone your choice

Things to consider:

• Partners
• Culture and environment
• Technical skills required and transferable skills developed
• Employment horizon
• Location
• Corporate Financial Leadership internships (and full-time offers) are in the New York metro area, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, and California
• Banking internships (and full-time offers) are in New York City with limited opportunities in New Jersey, Connecticut and possibly Miami
• Corporate Law internships are available in New York City, Washington, D.C., Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Palo Alto
• Nonprofit internships are in New York City
• SEO-U is a virtual/online program

Step 4: Apply as early as possible