The Maine Hire-A-Vet (MHAV) Campaign is an annual statewide initiative led by the Maine Department of Labor in partnership with state, federal, and nonprofit veteran organizations. Its primary goal is to connect military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses with meaningful, well-paying careers across Maine.
Maine Department of Labor is preparing for the launch of the 2026 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign, a statewide initiative dedicated to connecting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and family members with meaningful employment opportunities throughout Maine.
Since its inception in 2015, the Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign has connected more than 2,000 employers with over 2,200 veteran hires and military family members, helping strengthen Maine's workforce while supporting those who have served our nation.
The 2026 campaign will bring together employers, resource providers, and job seekers through a series of hiring events held across the state. These events provide veterans and military family members with direct access to employers actively seeking qualified candidates and offer valuable employment, training, and support resources.
The 2026 campaign will feature a virtual online and 3 in-person hiring events:
- July 24th, 2026 - Maine Hire-A-Vet, Hiring and Veteran Resource Event. Work Source Maine Virtual CareerCenter. This is an online virtual hiring event. Click here to register
- August 20th, 2026 - Maine Hire-A-Vet, Hiring and Veteran Resource Event at the Augusta National Guard Armory, 179 Western Ave, Augusta, ME - Open to all jobseekers
- September 24th, 2026 - Maine Hire-A-Vet - Hiring and Veteran Resource Event at the Bangor Career Center, 45 Oak St, Bangor, ME. Open to all jobseekers.
- October 15th, 2026 - Maine Hire-A-Vet - Hiring and Veteran Resource Event at the York County Regional Training Center, 79 First County Way, Alfred, ME Open to all jobseekers.
- November 12th, 2026 - Maine Hire-A-Vet - Hiring and Veteran Resource Event at the Norway Armory, 23 Elm St., Norway ME - Open to all jobseekers
Participating employers will have the opportunity to recruit highly skilled veterans and military family members whose experience, leadership, and dedication make them valuable additions to Maine's workforce. Resource providers from federal, state, and community organizations will also be available to assist job seekers with employment, education, training, and supportive services.
Employers interested in hiring veterans, and veterans seeking their next career opportunity, are encouraged to connect with their local CareerCenter. Veterans' employment representatives are available to help businesses and job seekers access workforce resources, training opportunities, and employment services throughout the state.
Join us in making the 2026 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign another successful year of connecting Maine veterans and military families with rewarding careers.
The U.S. Department of Labor's HIRE Vets Medallion Award continues to recognize employers that demonstrate exceptional commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and supporting veterans in the workplace. The HIRE Vets Medallion is the only federal-level veterans' employment award and honors organizations that exemplify leadership in veteran employment initiatives.
More information about the HIRE Vets Medallion Program and a map of award recipients nationwide can be found at www.hirevets.gov/awardees.
2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Awardees:
Loring Job Corps Center, Limestone, ME
Penobscot Job Corps Center, Bangor, ME
Deer Brook Consulting, New Gloucester, ME
City of Westbrook, Westbrook, ME