Matching Opportunities With Talent For Over 50 Years!
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) was founded as a non-profit in 1963 as one of New York City’s first mentoring programmes for underprivileged high school students. It aimed to provide personal and educational development for students from minority ethnic groups by means of sustained support and coaching.
In 1980, SEO established a Career Programme in New York to provide summer internship opportunities to university students at investment banks on Wall Street. Subsequent internship programmes have been developed in management consulting, corporate law, marketing, human resources, accounting, technology, and non-profit.
SEO Africa was established to select, train, mentor, and provide corporate access to the youths of Africa, and ultimately develop a network of future leaders for the world at large. We empower these young people by bridging the opportunity gap and creating pathways to meaningful employment globally. We are committed to equipping young people -regardless of gender or economic disadvantage- with the education, skills, resources, and network needed to thrive in the modern workforce.
To empower African youths by providing them with the skills, mentorship, and global access needed to succeed in today's workforce. We aim to create a future where young leaders from all backgrounds can drive change and positively impact industries and communities globally.
Our core values
Empower through access
Talent is universal, but opportunity is not. We open doors for African youths to thrive by connecting talent with opportunity.
Lead with integrity
We cultivate future African leaders who are driven by values and lead with vision, not just ambition. Impact starts with character.
Champion excellence
We push boundaries, set high standards, and inspire others to do the same. Excellence isn’t a destination, it’s a mindset.
Pro-Eco Protect Our Planet
Whether you have a team of 2 or 200, our shared team inboxes keep everyone on the same page and in the loop.
Diversity is strength
We celebrate the richness of African voices, cultures, and experiences. Our strength lies in difference, and our future is inclusive.
Impacts over optics
We measure our success by lives changed, not just metrics and headlines. Substance, not show, drives our decisions.
Blessing Omoregie
— Chief Executive Officer - SEO Africa
“Africa’s young people are among the most ambitious and innovative in the world, yet the gap between talent and opportunity remains vast, through our the work we do at SEO Africa, we are not only teaching technical skills, we are restoring hope, building confidence, and creating pathways for African students to step boldly into the global workforce.”
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