Location: Dallas, Tex.

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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