Maine has the lowest rate of unemployment among veterans in the entire country. Are you ready to make the move?

RallyPoint News — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 10:50:42 -0400

Searching for your next opportunity can be overwhelming, which is why in Maine, we like to keep it simple. “The Way Life Should Be” is not just our motto, it’s our way of life. You’ve served your country, now let the State of Maine serve you.

As you prepare to transition from military service to civilian life, let the “Maine Hire-a-Vet” Campaign assist you! Since 2015, more than 300 employers have hired over 700 veterans and spouses through this annual campaign. Will you be next?

Maine has the lowest unemployment rate among veterans in the entire country, exempts military pensions from the state’s income tax, and offers over 20 state-run programs and resources for veterans and their families – It’s “The Way Life Should Be”.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Sep 4 at 2018 11:34 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:34:11 -0400

Each employer hired in average 2-3 people. What industries were they hired into?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2018 12:20 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:20:24 -0400

Thanks for posting! This has become an amazing venture and I am so glad to see us moving the Veteran employment dial in Maine!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2018 11:36 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 23:36:44 -0400

What percentage of the state's population is veterans, and what percentage of U.S veterans live in Maine?

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Sep 10 at 2018 11:43 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:43:00 -0400

I love Maine. For any of you outdoor types, there's really no better place. I recently learned that for veterans with a 50%+ disability rating, you get lifetime fishing and hunting licenses.

"A disabled veteran who has a service connected disability evaluated at 50% or more may obtain a complimentary license to fish, trap, hunt, including archery, muzzleload, bear, migratory bird, pheasant, spring/fall wild turkey, coyote night hunt, crossbow, one expanded archery antlerless deer permit, one expanded archery either sex permit, and upon meeting the qualifications, a license to guide.

This license is available to disabled veterans who are residents of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

This license(s) remains valid for the life of the license holder, as long as the license holder continues to satisfy the residency requirements in Title 12, section 10001, subsection 53, and the license is not revoked or suspended."
https://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/disabilities.html

Opportunities for People with Disabilities: Hunting & Trapping: Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2018 4:29 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:29:15 -0400

It sure is beautiful there.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2018 9:40 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:40:05 -0400

Do you mean the state that is always pink or blue on the weather map during the winter? Sorry, can't do it. I hear it's especially nice when summer falls on a weekend. Lol. Gotta have my 8 month long summers. All kidding aside, it is a beautiful state though.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2018 1:58 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:58:01 -0400

But the snow, though......

On a more serious note....what is the market looking like for experienced phlebotomists? What about US Army trained Environmental Surveillance Specialists? What is the cost of living? State Income Tax rate? What is the Primary and Secondary Education system look like? Healthcare system? Crime rate? I mean, practically a 2.5 jobs per vet ratio is nice and all, but what other incentives are there to get me to Maine?

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Sep 20 at 2018 2:14 PM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:14:44 -0400

Really enjoyed my time when stationed right next to Maine, but I was young and it's still too cold come winter.

Response by SPC Brian Stephens made Sep 21 at 2018 1:25 PM

SPC Brian Stephens — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:25:42 -0400

Pass. I grew up in western Washington in similar climate. I am determined to work and live where it is warm and not so muddy.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Sep 24 at 2018 5:08 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:08:24 -0400

Not no, but hell no, it is too damn cold in Maine.