Work Local in the Indy Region

The Indy Region is a growing talent hub in the Midwest. With a steady job market, affordable living, and vibrant communities across Central Indiana, it’s an ideal place to build a career and a life. The Work Local program is designed to help you relocate by securing an in person job within the region.

With nearly two dozen eligible communities, you have the flexibility to find a location that fits both your professional goals and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking for an in person role in tech or healthcare in the urban center of Indianapolis, a corporate position near the suburban arts districts of Carmel and Fishers, or a manufacturing opportunity near the historic downtowns of Noblesville and Anderson, the region is designed for connected living.

Additional Job Resources

The Indy Region is home to leading employers across tech, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and more. To help you explore openings and target the right opportunities, use these resources:

These tools make it easy to explore roles, research companies, and understand where your skills fit in our region’s economy.

How the Process Works

We make it simple to pursue local job opportunities and relocate to the Indy Region.

1) Apply on MakeMyMove
Submit your application to join the Work Local in the Indy Region program.

2) Start Your Job Search
Use the Indy Region Job Guide along with resources from Life in Indy (https://lifeinindy.com/industries/) to explore roles, connect with employers, and begin applying.

3) Secure a Local Job + Housing
Once you’ve accepted a qualifying job and secured housing anywhere in the Indy Region, you’re eligible to move.

4) Make Your Move
Welcome to the Indy Region! You’ll join a supportive network of residents, employers, and community partners ready to help you thrive.

Settle In and Show Your Indy Pride!

Make your relocation smoother and even more exciting with perks designed to help you unplug after a workday and plug right into your new community. From free local gear to special access around the area, you will have everything you need to explore the Indy Region’s vibrant sports, arts, nature, and entertainment scenes. Here is a sneak peek at a few of the popular welcome perks available through the program:

🏀 Indiana Pacers or Fever Ticket Pack: Feel the thrill of the local sports scene with family-friendly passes! Cheer on the Pacers or catch the Fever as superstar Caitlin Clark lights up the court.

🏎️ Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ticket Pass: Experience the roar of engines at the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway and stake your claim as a true Hoosier racing enthusiast.

🎶 Live Music Forty5 Ticket Pack: Feel the pulse of the region's music scene with a night out at incredible venues like Rock the Ruins, The Vogue, and Turntable.

🔎 “Life in Indy” Viewfinder: Unlock a curated guide to the area's hottest spots, insider events, and hidden gems—all designed to help you feel right at home in your new city or town.

And that is just the beginning! From symphony bundles and minor league baseball passes to bike-share memberships and moving discounts, there is so much more waiting to help you settle into your new life and local career in the Indy Region.

Learn more about the communities that make up the Indy Region below.