Build Your Career in Jacksonville, Illinois!
Total Incentive
$9,000
Description
We’re welcoming job-seekers to build their careers and lives in the Jacksonville Region!
This program is designed to connect you with local job opportunities and support you as you settle into the community. Along with access to the region’s centralized job board, participants will receive personalized assistance throughout their employment search. We’re excited to help you get started!
We have employment opportunities that cover a wide variety of industries from healthcare and engineering to electrical and maintenance management. Click here to browse available openings!
Jacksonville, Illinois, is where career growth and small-town charm meet big-city convenience. With beautiful landscapes, vibrant communities, and a rich cultural scene, it’s the perfect place to build your career while enjoying life.
Kristin is the President of the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation and a resident of the area for most of her life. Kristin will be your personal guide - answering your questions, connecting you with resources, and ensuring your smooth transition. With Kristin's support, you'll quickly feel like a local.
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Eligibility
Not sure if you qualify for this program?
We make it simple to find out which programs you qualify for. The application process starts with a quick eligibility check, and we won't waste your time if it's not a good fit.
The Jacksonville Region is currently recruiting people who:
Earn at least $70,000 annually
Are 18 years or older
Live at least 70 miles outside of the Jacksonville Region at the time of application for the program
Must relocate primary residence to the Jacksonville Region (Scott County or Morgan County) within 6 months
Will provide employment and residency documentation to determine eligibility
Must be a Jacksonville Region resident for 1 year before receiving the $5,000 cash
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.
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.
Why are communities offering incentive programs?
New residents bring growth, both economically and culturally. Local leaders around the country are recognizing this opportunity and assembling relocation programs that make moves easier and help new residents settle into the community.
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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.