The Apogen Internship

The company of Apogen Technologies Incorporated was founded in 2002 by a small group of retired military and civilian business personnel who identified a need within the defense acquisitions for the Marine Corps. The company grew over the course of time and through multiple contract awards with the Marine Corps, increased the company size and influence within the Defense Acquisition community. Apogen Technologies prides itself on preserving an entrepreneurial spirit and family-like environment while maintaining their goal of strong and steady growth. Apogen Technologies strives to foster a culture where employees are rewarded for their performance, where communication is encouraged, and employee opinions are valued.

Apogen Technologies is able to offer enhanced professional opportunities for employees. Employees are considered their greatest assets, and they are committed to providing them with a positive and motivating environment, where they are empowered to be creative and resourceful in their jobs. Employees are recognized through an annual review process and recognition programs. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, and are able to earn opportunities for advancement. Apogen Technologies we values the creativity and richness of ideas brought by a diverse workforce. Apogen operates with integrity, taking pride in providing the best technical solutions to the customer. The core values are integrated into the daily lives of their employees, determining the way that we conduct business and interact with one another as a single team.

During my observation of the inner workings of the company there was one particular item of interest which caught my attention. There were several senior executive type personnel who had sons and daughters who also worked for the company. These family members were all in college somewhere within the Virginia area of colleges and during the school break periods, these family members would show up to work for the...