Meet Hiale Haile: STEM Intern Making a Difference for Veteran Employment

My STEM internship has been a truly rewarding and impactful experience. It’s been a privilege to work with R2W and contribute to its inspiring mission: supporting disabled National Guard and veteran members, other disabled individuals, their spouses, and caretakers in re-entering the workforce. Providing a safe place for these individuals to transition into the job market is an incredible endeavor. Our summer goal of processing 1,000 applicants has highly motivated me to contribute as much as possible to R2W’s success. 

Through this internship, I’ve gained valuable skills. I’ve learned the StaffCV system for efficient applicant processing and have developed cold calling sales techniques by directly reaching out to companies via phone and email. This has taught me how to deliver a captivating, concise pitch and maintain a calm and comfortable demeanor, ensuring I respect their time. I’ve also become proficient in posting jobs and advertisements across various platforms. This internship has significantly enhanced both my soft and technical skills, providing a well-rounded set of experiences that will undoubtedly impact my future endeavors. 

Hiale Haile – STEM Intern
“R2W’s mission allows me to impact people’s lives directly, and that has always been a dream of mine. Because of R2W, I can now help those in need.”