Boots2Roots

Preparing transitioning active duty military members to Hit the Ground Running in Maine!

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

***Not sure where your transition journey will take you? Not sure about what Maine has to offer? Join us on 26 May 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***

News

  • 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.

Events

  • Monthly Thirsty Thursday

    When: Third Thursday of every month
    Where: We rotate locations. Contact our Program Director for where we are meeting this month. Program@boots2roots.org

    Some of our most frequently visited watering holes are Stars and Stripes in Freeport (our default location); Flight Deck in Brunswick; Sebago in Gorham and Nonesuch Brewery in Scarborough.

    Come meet other Teammates who are in your shoes, network, and share some good old casual veteran camaraderie!