Since 1963, SEO has been an innovator in education, mentorship, peer-to-peer support, the delivery of excellence, and the leveraging of diverse networks and communities to turn untapped potential into newfound greatness, resulting in a more equitable society. Our mission is to create a more equitable society by closing the academic and career opportunity gap for motivated young people from underserved and/or historically excluded communities. Each year, SEO programs serve more than 6,000 young people across America.