Preparing transitioning active duty military members to find meaningful work and put down roots in Maine!

Boots2Roots should be your first step in transition planning if you are…

Currently serving in the active duty component of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard
Planning to separate or retire from active duty and transition to Maine anytime in the next 12 months
A Veteran living outside of Maine who is looking to live and work in Maine

Is this you? Contact us here!

Employers looking to hire military talent are also invited to contact us.

Announcements

Welcome to Maine Networking Event- 5 August

Not sure where your transition journey will take you? Not sure about what Maine has to offer? Join us on the 5th of August at 1500 or 1700 for a virtual “Transition to Maine” networking event. Learn about the Boots2Roots program, Live and Work in Maine and employment opportunities. All ranks welcome. Military spouses too. Go to www.liveworkmaine.com/transition to register

Boots2Roots Workforce Attraction Event Registration

September 15, 2021 5:30-7:30 PM

The Cumberland Club, Portland Maine

Register Here: Portland Event Registration

and

October 13, 2021 5:30-7:30 PM

The Tarratine, Bangor ME

Register Here: Bangor Event Registration

Boots2Roots staffs up to help more returning vets land on their feet
Boots2Roots, a nonprofit that helps former members of the military find meaningful employment in Maine, has hired its first outside staffer — a veteran — to help more vets land on their feet when they return to civilian life.

Bill Benson, who served in the U.S. Army for 24 years, started this week as the Portland-based organization’s new program director. He will work closely with Executive Director Jen Fullmer, a U.S. Air Force veteran and 2017 Mainebiz Next honoree.