Thank you for your interest in mentoring with shift_ed SEO Scholars! We look forward to learning about you.

What is the application process?

• Complete application 
• Participate in a 20 minute zoom interview with the shift_ed team members
• A background check will be conducted on the behalf of SEO Scholars
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis until all spots are filled

About SEO Scholars: SEO Scholars is a rigorous 8-year academic program that serves historically excluded, first generation college bound high school students to and through 4-year colleges. SEO Scholars creates a more equitable society by closing the academic and opportunity gap for motivated young people, setting the standard for academics, mentorship, community, positive peer support, and a powerful, lifelong network.

About SEO Mentor Program: The goal of our Mentor Program is to ensure each of our scholars becomes a competitive college applicant and confident aspiring professional. We require each of our Junior Scholars to attain an internship and/or enrichment program in the summer before their senior year. We match each of our Juniors with a mentor to get the guidance and tools to help them reach this requirement.  Across one year, mentors will support their students with (1) career-building skills, (2) college and career exploration, and (3) building their network. We are looking for 40 Mentors from the North Carolina area to support a dedicated and hardworking Scholar throughout their 11th-grade year. 

Our project-based mentoring model supports the development of critical life skills, encourages relationship-building, allows mentors to share their own experiences, and provides students with the tools they will need to navigate both college and their future careers. 

What is the commitment?

• Commit to attend three in-person Saturday Community Day sessions in Greensboro, NC from 
•  (October 12th, February 8th, April 26th) 
• Attend seven virtual mentoring sessions throughout the year, starting in September and ending in May. Each virtual mentoring session will be 2-3 hours, including a 1 hour Mentor Opening Circle 
• (October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd, February 22nd, March 1st, April 12th, April 19th)
• Located in Greensboro, NC
• Attend a formal mentor orientation and training in September 2024

What is the role of an SEO Scholars Mentor?

• Have a bachelor’s degree
• Have 2+ years of professional experience
• Pass a background check (paid for by SEO Scholars)
• Maintain consistent and reliable communication with scholar/mentee
• Cultivate a trusting professional relationship
• Supportive of the scholar's academic and professional growth
• Model professionalism and maintain SEO Scholars mission and value of academics and growth

Thank you for your interest in mentoring with SEO Scholars! We look forward to learning about you.

What is the application process?

• Complete the application ASAP; acceptances will be accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled 
• Participate in a 20 minute zoom interview with a SEO Scholars Program team member
• Pass a background check, including fingerprinting and DOJ processing (Live Scan)

About SEO Scholars: SEO Scholars is a rigorous 8-year academic program that serves historically excluded, first generation college bound high school students to and through competitive 4-year colleges. SEO Scholars creates a more equitable society by closing the academic and opportunity gap for motivated young people, setting the standard for academics, mentorship, community, positive peer support, and a powerful, lifelong network.

About SEO Mentor Program: The goal of our Mentor Program is to ensure each of our scholars becomes a competitive college applicant and a confident aspiring professional. We require each of our Junior Scholars to secure an internship and/or enrichment program in the summer before their Senior year. We match each of our Juniors with a mentor to get the guidance and tools to help them fulfill this requirement.  Over the course of the year, mentors will support their students with (1) career-building skills, (2) college and career exploration, and (3) building their network. We are looking for 120 Mentors from the San Francisco/East Bay Area to support a dedicated and hardworking Scholar throughout their Junior year. 

Our project-based mentoring model supports the development of critical life skills, encourages relationship-building, allows mentors to share their own experiences, and provides students with the tools they will need to navigate both college and future careers. Mentors attend workshops for a full academic year with their mentee. 

What is the commitment?

• Commit to 6 sessions, starting in January 2025 and ending in May: 2 sessions will be in-person and 4 will be virtual. Each meeting will be 2 hours and will include 30 minutes of Mentor Professional Development.
• Spring Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 3/1, 3/22, 4/19, 5/10
• Underlined dates will be in-person sessions, all other dates will be Zoom sessions 
• Located in downtown San Francisco, CA OR Berkeley, CA
• Attend a formal orientation and training in early January 2025 

What is the role of an SEO Scholars Mentor?

• Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in final year of undergrad   
• Ideally 2+ years of professional experience
• Pass a background check: Live Scan (paid for by SEO Scholars)
• Maintain consistent and reliable communication with scholar/mentee
• Cultivate a trusting professional relationship
• Supportive of the scholar's academic and professional growth
• Model professionalism and maintain SEO Scholars' mission and value of academics and growth