Employees: 33,000
Number of interns: 100
Length of internship: Varies
Internship program created: 1999
What it does: Operates more than 3,300 flights a day between 64 U.S. cities, with a fleet of 500 Boeing 737s.
Description of internship: Designed for college juniors and up, internships are available in every department, from marketing to maintenance. (paid)
Notable perks:: Free unlimited flights, along BBQs and group trips to Sea World.
Why interns? Southwest recruiter Tina Clanton says the internship program is a great tool for developing high-quality job candidates.
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