| dc.description.abstract | This capstone project examined the relocation transition experiences of individuals who moved to Maine to live and work. The focal organization was Live + Work in Maine (LWM), a not-for-profit entity that partners in a cross-industry capacity to put forward offerings aimed at workforce development. LWM, along with other entities across Maine, has a vested interest in retaining the talent that chooses to move to Maine to live and work. This capstone study endeavored to provide evidence-based insights that could be leveraged to support retention. The multidisciplinary scaffolding for this study was intentional and allowed for a fuller conceptualization of the nuances associated with the individual change experiences that occur during a relocation transition. While this capstone was specific to the relocation transition experience in Maine, the study provides valuable insights relevant to relocation transitions broadly. Findings and recommendations articulated here will be useful to a range of practitioners and can contribute to conversations related to workforce development, attraction, and retention. | en_US |
