Internships

Northwestern Mutual - A Top 10 Internship Program

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, want real-world business experience and are looking to make a difference, then an internship with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is right for you. Our internship has been highly rated due to its mentorship and career advancement opportunities, intern involvement, resume enhancement and unique appeal. But that’s just the beginning, other benefits include:

• Practical guidance in your career selection process
• The chance to develop networking and business relationship skills with the help of a mentor
• Flexible work schedule
• Securities registration and state licenses for life, health and accident insurance
• Compensation in the same manner as a full-time financial representative
• An opportunity to try out or get a head start on a career as a financial representative

One out of three former interns becomes a full-time financial representative following graduation. Our internship will give you a solid foundation of business-building skills and knowledge for immediate and future career success. The confidence you develop, coupled with insight you have gained as a financial representative intern, can put you on the path toward a profitable and fulfilling future.

BusinessWeek selects Northwestern Mutual’s internship program as one of the best in the country.

* Vault Guide to Top Internships, 2009 edition

Northwestern Mutual Makes 5-Year Commitment of $50,000 to University of Louisville to Establish Diversity Scholarship

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network—Louisville and the Northwestern Mutual Foundation have together committed a total of $50,000 to fund one $5,000 scholarship per semester for an outstanding African American, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American junior or senior majoring in the College of Business at the University of Louisville. Scholarship recipients will gain exposure to financial services and learn business concepts that are applicable in any field through interaction with a financial professional with The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.

Eligibility Requirements

Who: African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American applicants entering their junior or senior year with a major in the University of Louisville’s College of Business.

Selection: Scholarship recipients will be notified in early December with funds available in early January, 2010.

Please contact Abbie Gilbert at (502) 562-2473 for additional questions.

Northwestern Mutual – Kentucky & Southern Indiana Announces Fall 2009 DiversityScholarship Winner

On September 9^th, Northwestern Mutual – Kentucky & Southern Indiana held a ceremony to announce the fall 2009 Diversity Scholarship winner. Members of the selection committee, University of Louisville faculty, and representatives of Northwestern Mutual gathered to celebrate Jose Miguel accepting the $5,000 scholarship

The Diversity Scholarship program seeks to cultivate the education and pre-professional efforts of diverse students. Miguel exemplified Northwestern Mutual’s values of courage, character and commitment. In his essay, he stated, “I am a firm believer that anything worth having is worth the hard work; there is always room for improvement.

The selection committee was made up of six members from the Louisville community (Renea McClure, Deborah May, Michele Lawlis, Tim Findley, Ralph E. de Chabert and Dr. Mordean Taylor Archer. A donation has been made to Junior Achievement, in their honor, as a token of Northwestern Mutual's appreciation.

Jose Miguel is a University of Louisville sophomore in the Honors Program where he will be double majoring in Finance and Accounting. Jose is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society and the Finance Club. He is a volunteer for the Salvation Army food kitchen and the Brooklawn Child and Family Services Center.

Applications are being accepted now for the spring 2010 scholarship. For more information, click here.

Abbie Gilbert
Director of Internship Development

abbie.gilbert@nmfn.com

(502) 562-2473