Savvy business people and government managers have long recognized the many advantages young, typically college age, people can bring to an organization over the summer and other vacation periods. A recent AP article highlighted the new levels Silicon Valley biggies like Google have elevated the opportunities and perks they offer to young talent. As you might expect, the competition for interning with such companies is intense.

However, there's no reason to assume that every talented student is only looking for superstar companies to spend their summers with. Bright, motivated youngsters are hungry for real world business experience. We know.  We've had the pleasure of a number of interns working for us.

"This is a commitment," said Joanne Sanders, BOLT's President. "Don't expect to assign them to answering phones for the summer. They are coming looking for substantial challenges that will expose them to the demands of today's work environment."

Hiring an intern is something entirely different from other