Work Local in the Indy Region
Total Incentive
$5,500
Description
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.
Find Your Job in The Indy Region
We know searching for a job from out of state can be intimidating. We've created an Employment Guide to help. Explore our recommended job board, industries, employers, and training opportunities in the area by clicking on the link below:
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:
- Life in Indy Industry Explorer — Discover major sectors, top companies, and what it’s like to work here: https://lifeinindy.com/industries/
- Additional Job-Seeker Resources — Employer spotlights, relocation tools, and more on Life in Indy.
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.
Curious about finding the perfect home, top-notch schools, and quality childcare in the Indy Region? Whether you’re enchanted by the historic charm of Franklin or tempted by the modern amenities of Lebanon, we have all the resources—housing, education, childcare, and more—to make your transition seamless. The Life in Indy Opportunity Map lets you explore local communities and hear real experiences from residents. Dive into the site today and start discovering your new home!
This program is sponsored by the Indy Chamber and the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority, with support from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
Learn more about the communities that make up the Indy Region below.
Eligible Places
The Indy Region is currently recruiting job-seekers who:
Make at least $20,000 in their current employment and will secure new full-time employment earning at least $50,000 annually in Indy Region (includes Boone, Hamilton, Madison, Marion, Hancock, Hendricks, Putnam, Morgan, Johnson, Brown, & Shelby counties) for the entirety of the program term
Are 18 years or older
Currently reside outside the State of Indiana
Must relocate primary residence to eligible Indy Region counties within 6 months
Remote workers, gig workers and self-employed workers are not eligible
Will provide employment and residency documentation to confirm eligibility
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FAQ
What is MakeMyMove?
MakeMyMove is the first-ever marketplace connecting movers with relocation programs, provided by communities across the country actively recruiting new residents. We help you find the right place and get there, and we help communities grow through talent attraction.
What does “Apply Now” mean?
“Apply Now” indicates that the community is working with MakeMyMove. You can apply on our site, and our team will help you navigate the application and move process.
How much does it cost?
We’re 100% supported by communities. Thanks to their investments, our service is free to folks like you who are thinking about making a move.
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How It Works
This community is participating in the MakeMyMove on-platform application process. Apply in a few minutes. You’ll receive a response to your application, and will have access to a team to help along the way.
1. Apply
Fill out our fast application form to share your information and why you’re interested in making a move.
2. Get Pre-Approved
Qualifying applicants will receive an introduction to the local sponsors of the program who will answer your questions, and help you decide if the community is the right fit.
3. Confirm Eligibility
Once you’ve been selected, we’ll confirm your eligibility for the program and facilitate a formal offer from the community.
4. Accept and Make Your Move
Accept your offer to reserve your spot in the program, and let us know when you arrive to receive the incentive.