Set Yourself
Apart

Join the more than 100,000 students from over 1,600 campuses worldwide that have participated in the Southwestern Advantage Internship Program. Alumni of the program include four Governors, two U.S. Senators, Presidential Cabinet members, and countless business leaders. Begin a successful career by gaining the byproducts of running a sales business.

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You'll have the
opportunity to:

You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Get out of your comfort zone, build confidence, and gain experience
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  • Gain skills employers are looking for like financial management and face-to-face marketing
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  • Learn how to run a successful business
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  • Make new friends and build relationships within communities

Be a Part of America's Oldest Internship Program

Be a Part of America's
Oldest Internship Program

For over 150 years, Southwestern Advantage has offered a sales &
leadership program for university and college students. Become a part
of the nation’s longest-running internship.

For over 150 years, Southwestern Advantage has offered a sales & leadership program for
university and college students. Become a part of the nation’s longest-running internship.

Connect With Peers From Around the World

In 2023, students represented over 50 countries with an educational materials being sold throughout the U.S. and Canada.

What Interns Are Saying:

What Interns Are Saying:

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Alex R.
University of Texas
“…I ended up not just confident in myself, but having stretched my mental fortitude, discipline, servant leadership and lots of other character traits that would have taken me years to develop in a different work environment.”
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Anna K.
Loyola University
"I've participated in the program for 3 summers, so far, because it is the most efficient, effective, and fun way for me to get closer to achieving my entrepreneurial goals"
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Mitchell M.
University of the Ozarks
“Running a business where I can actively practice patience, persistence, problem-solving, having a good attitude, and treating people well has already proven incredibly fruitful in my day-to-day life and relationships.”
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Jacob F.
University of Colorado
“I’m a leader with Southwestern Advantage because it gives me the opportunity to help people gain critical skills at a crucial time in their lives.”

Reviews & Honors

4.59/5

1127 Reviews

4.7/5

202 Reviews

4.4/5

601 Reviews; 76% Recommend to a Friend; 90% Approve of CEO

4.2/5

2021 Top 100 Internship

Top Workplace

Recipient of the Education for Life Award

Nashville Business Journal

Named "Best in Business" 2 times

Charles F. Kettering Award

Torch Award for Ethical Commerce winner

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