Southwestern Advantage

Southwestern Advantage is America's oldest internship program, operating for nearly 160 years as a sales and leadership development initiative for college and university students. The program places interns across the U.S. and Canada to run direct sales businesses selling educational and leadership materials while gaining practical experience in entrepreneurship, financial management, face-to-face marketing, and team leadership. With over 100,000 alumni from 1,600+ campuses worldwide—including four Governors, two U.S. Senators, and countless business leaders—Southwestern Advantage focuses on building confidence, professional skills, and long-term relationships through real-world business experience.