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

***Congratulations to Mike Martineau! Mike is our 100th Teammate hired in Maine. We welcome Mike and his family as they transition from the US Coast Guard and put down roots in our great state. Congratulations also to Arketechture for the addition of a great new employee to your team***

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: Stars & Stripes Brewing, Freeport ME, 4:30- 6:30pm

    Come meet other Teammates who are in your shoes, network, and share some good old casual veteran camaraderie! First person there gets dibs on the Boots2Roots Mug and $1 off per beer.