Boots2Roots
According to Boots2Roots, “Boots2Roots is the only organization in Maine specifically focused on preparing active duty military members up to a year before they begin their transition for immediate success in Maine, while providing a pipeline of new workforce talent to Maine Employers.”
Quick Facts | |
| Best For | Active Military, Veterans |
| Industry | Administration, Customer Service, Engineering and Construction, Health Care, Industrial and Manufacturing, Operations, Sales, Technology |
| Employment | Full-Time, Part-Time, Combination Remote and Office, Permanent |
| Job Level | Mid-Level |
| Military or Veteran Focus? | Yes |
| Veteran or Spouse-Owned? | Yes |
| Where do they place people? | Local |
| Services | one-on-one career support, resume, cover letter, and interview prep, networking, peer mentoring, and community contact referrals. |
| Skillbridge | No |
| Contact | Contact |
| Website | Website |
Military & Veteran Focus
Who would Boots2Roots be best for?
Boots2Roots would be good for transitioning service members who are wanting to move to Maine.
Does Boots2Roots offer specialized service(s) to veterans, transitioning military or military spouses?
Yes, they work specifically with active duty military and their families who plan to transition to Maine up to a year before they begin their transition from the military. They provide many different resources to help service members begin their new lives.
Their goal is that transitioning active duty members will find meaningful employment within two months of arriving in Maine and remain in their first post-military job for at least one year.
Does Boots2Roots offer discounts to military or veterans?
Their services appear to be free of charge.
Is Boots2Roots veteran-owned?
Yes, Boots2Roots is veteran-owned and was founded by an Air Force veteran.
Job Types & Locations
What areas of the country do they place people?
You can find jobs in Maine.
What kinds of jobs does Boots2Roots place people in?
Boots2Roots helps you find the right job in a variety of fields such as:
- Retail
- Health Care
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Non-Profit
- Software
- Construction
- Education
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Automotive
What types of jobs do they recruit for?
- Full-time
- Part-time
Job Levels
- Entry
- Expert
- Intermediate
What companies does Boots2Roots work with?
- Dead River Company
- Bath Iron Work (General Dynamics)
- MEMIC
- Fiber Materials Inc.
- Systems Engineering
- Nichols Portland
These are the companies that they partner with who are eager to hire former military talent.
Unique Services & Programs
Boots2Roots is unique because they focus on helping military members transition to their post-military life in the state of Maine. Their services are personalized for each service member and help with self-assessment and feedback, resume, cover letter, and interview prep, networking, peer mentoring, and community contact referrals.
You can also find links to their partners, educational opportunities, veterans resources, and volunteer opportunities. They also have an event listed, Q&A/Virtual Networking.
About
Where is Boots2Roots located?
Their headquarters are in Portland, ME.
Do they have offices around the country?
No, they are located in Maine.
Boots2Roots Review
Boots2Roots has a decent website. You can easily find the information that you want to find. They seem to have a great program for helping you find a job in Maine and to get situated within the local community. You can sign up by filling out a form and then they schedule a call with you.
Boots2Roots Testimonials
There does not appear to be any public testimonials about Boots2Roots.
