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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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How it works
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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
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Be a Part of America's Oldest Internship Program

Be a Part of America's
Oldest Internship Program

For nearly 160 years, Southwestern Advantage has offered a sales &

leadership program for university and college students.

For nearly 160 years, Southwestern Advantage has offered a sales & leadership program for university and college students.

Connect With Peers From Around the World

In 2024, students represented over 50 countries with educational and leadership materials being sold throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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What Interns Are Saying:

What Interns Are Saying:

“…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.”
Alex R.University of Texas
Alex R.
“Southwestern Advantage gives me the opportunity to gain practical business skills, build life-long friendships and grow in all areas of my life.”
Krystal K.Loyola University
Krystal K.
“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.”
Mitchell M.University of the Ozarks
Mitchell M.
“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.”
Jacob F.University of Colorado
Jacob F.
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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"
Mitchell_M
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.”
Jacob_F
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

Better Business Bureau

362 Reviews

4.59/5

Google

1127 Reviews

4.7/5

Indeed

202 Reviews

4.4/5

Glassdoor

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

4.2/5

WayUp

2021 Top 100 Internship

Tennessean

Top Workplace

Direct Selling Association

Recipient of the Education for Life Award

Nashville Business Journal

Named "Best in Business" 2 times

CEIA

Charles F. Kettering Award

Better Business Bureau

Torch Award for Ethical Commerce winner

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