Governor Mills Kicks Off Maine’s 2026 Hire-A-Vet Campaign
Since its inception in 2015, the annual campaign has connected more than 2,200 veterans with good-paying Maine jobs
Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills and Major General Diane Dunn, the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, kicked off Maine’s annual Hire-A-Vet Campaign, a statewide effort to connect veterans and military family members with good-paying jobs across Maine. The Governor and Commissioner Dunn were joined by representatives from the Maine Department of Labor, Hire-A-Vet leaders, and over 90 employers and resource providers at the opening ceremony and first hiring event at the Augusta National Guard Armory.
“As the proud daughter and sister of veterans, one of the greatest privileges of serving as governor is working to make sure veterans have the opportunities they deserve in our state, including finding good-paying jobs to support their careers and families,” said Governor Mills. “Hire-A-Vet has worked tirelessly to connect over 2,200 veterans with more than 2,000 employers over the last ten years, and this year we’re aiming to help another 100 veterans get hired in the next 100 days. I encourage employers across the state to take advantage of this opportunity, support our veterans, and hire a hardworking, dedicated employee for their team.”
“Veterans and National Guard members embody what it means to work and serve,” said Major General Diane Dunn, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard. “I am thankful for our long partnership with the Maine Department of Labor and their efforts to connect our veterans with Maine employers who value their leadership, discipline, and technical expertise. Helping them build meaningful careers strengthens our communities, our workforce, and the resilience of our state.”
“Growing up in a family of veterans, I understood the powerful impact military service can have on our civilian workforce. Veterans bring a lot to the table – including transferable skills of leadership, the ability to work under pressure, discipline, and a strong work ethic,” said Maine Department of Labor Bureau of Employment Services Director Kim Moore. “Through the annual Maine-Hire-A-Vet Campaign and our year-round veterans’ services, we are connecting veterans with high-quality career pathways, and employers with a skilled and determined workforce. I encourage all jobseekers and employers to check out the upcoming events and statewide services available through the Maine CareerCenter.
The annual campaign’s goal is to help at least 100 veterans be hired in 100 days at good-paying Maine jobs through a network of state and federal agencies and nonprofits, providing education to employers on military language and culture, and recruiting and hiring assistance. The 2025 campaign resulted in over 100 placements across the 16 counties at an average hourly wage of $27.69. Employers hiring the most veterans included the State of Maine, Bonney Staffing, Northern Light Health, and Bath Iron Works.
The 2026 campaign will continue with hiring events throughout the state, including:
- September 24th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bangor Career Center, 45 Oak St., Bangor
- October 15th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at York County Regional Training Center, 79 First County Way, Alfred
- November 12th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Norway Armory, 23 Elm St., Norway
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