Experience an internship with purpose.
Set yourself up for future success, today. As an intern, you’ll lay a strong foundation by establishing a client base and building a successful sales practice with support from your team and the company.
You’ll be successful no matter what career you end up in. At Northwestern Mutual, we’ll support your development with award-winning training programs1, a mentor who will guide you throughout your experience, and access to the digital tools required to start building a thriving business of your own. Our College Financial Representative (CFR) Development Program provides an engaging, hands-on experience through a blended learning curriculum that will refine skills to help you transition to full-time or another opportunity. Here, you’ll work for yourself but never by yourself.
Connect with our recruiterYou’ll become a trusted financial expert to help the people and communities you care about most work toward financial security and plan for their best future. Using our unique financial planning approach, you’ll learn how to meet people where they are and uncover opportunities that often go overlooked. Partnering with an experienced advisor, you’ll create tailored financial plans designed with our exclusive portfolio of investment and insurance solutions2 to help your clients grow their money and protect what matters most.
Connect with our recruiterAchieving your highest potential comes through financial education, compensation, and career opportunities you can explore as your business progresses. Your earning potential is performance-based – it’s determined by you through business-driving initiatives and commissions. You can earn incentives as you build a strong foundation by engaging in developmental activities and achieving sales. Additionally, we’re invested in continuing your development throughout your career.
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“I always felt welcomed in the office, and I learned more than I could have imagined. I feel like I have a real idea of what goes on this industry, and I feel better prepared for when I graduate college. The workplace culture was awesome, and I enjoyed working with my fellow interns during this time.”
Intern
“I thought I was coming in to just sell life insurance policies having no clue at all I would be essentially beginning my practice as a financial advisor. This internship is a way better opportunity than described.”
Intern
“I have learned a lot so far and have really enjoyed the hands-on experience and would recommend it to anyone that wants to seriously consider this career path.”
Intern
Did you know?*
94%
of interns said that their internship experience helped them grow personally and professionally.
Nearly 2/3
of our system leaders were former interns or internship leaders
92%
of interns would recommend Northwestern Mutual as a place to do business with.
* Statistics based on internship survey conducted by Northwestern Mutual July 2024. Sample size: n=895
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Northwestern Mutual's internship is widely considered an industry-leading program for our development opportunities and commitment to a culture of belonging. Experts highlight how our program helps interns build a professional community and grow their careers to be successful whether they continue as a financial advisor or explore other opportunities.
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