Try on The Boot
The Boot invites transitioning service members and their families to visit Louisiana on one of our all-expense-paid community trips. These visits will feature exclusive opportunities to try out Louisiana life. You’ll meet employers, city leadership, higher education representatives, and be treated to the cream of the crop in terms of culture, food, and recreation. Let us show you what life in Louisiana could look like for you and your family.
The Boot Journey
Reach Out
Simply fill out a form and we’ll go from there. No commitment.
Connect
Let’s get to know each other and see if Louisiana is the right fit.
Experience
See for yourself on an all-expense-paid community visit.
Prepare
Applications, interviews, house hunting—we’re here to help.
Live
Live your life in Louisiana—whatever that means to you!
Trips to Experience Louisiana!
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Baton Rouge
COMPLETED!
- All Expenses Paid Trip
- Louisiana Association of Business and Industry
- Employer Connections
- Connection with the Legislature
- Food, Fun, and Tigers!
New Orleans
COMPLETED!
- Career Fair with Quality Employers
- Tours of the City
- VIP Experiences
- Higher Education Tours
Houma/Thibodeaux
COMPLETED!
- All Expenses Paid Trip
- Networking Social
- Fishing Trip
- Access to Higher Education
Lafayette
COMPLETED!
- All Expenses Paid Trip
- Networking Social
- Fishing Trip
- Access to Higher Education
Lake Charles
COMPLETED!
- All Expenses Paid Trip
- Networking Social
- Fishing Trip
- Access to Higher Education
We’re partnered with Louisiana’s best
