Make your move worthwhile. Cities and states are offering incentives, cash, amenities and other benefits when you relocate.

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Rooted in Opportunity: Outreach, Training, Employment, and Development

West Michigan is a place where careers take root and communities grow strong—and we’re here to help you be part of it.

 is a new program designed to support individuals who are launching or advancing their careers in high-demand fields like healthcare, IT, advanced manufacturing, and more. If you’re already working or planning to work in the region, you could be eligible for 

—plus personalized resources to help you stay and thrive.

Whether you're an international student navigating your career path in the U.S., a professional seeking to re-enter your trained field, or someone working to overcome challenges on the road to long-term stability, this program is built with you in mind.

Legal guidance for international students on CPT or OPT

Rent, transportation, or childcare assistance

Career coaching and re-credentialing support

Employer-connected training and upskilling

Navigation to community services and job-readiness resources

Rooted in opportunity, this program is your chance to grow in West Michigan.

West Michigan Rooted offers up to $5,000 in support for international individuals growing their careers in high-demand industries like healthcare, IT, and advanced manufacturing. From legal guidance and job training to rental assistance and career coaching, this program helps you overcome barriers and build a future in West Michigan.

Muskegon

West Michigan Rooted

West Michigan Rooted offers personalized support to help you succeed and stay rooted in Michigan: 

Legal assistance for international students on CPT or OPT who are working toward permanent residency

Barrier removal support such as rent or down payment assistance, student loan forgiveness, transportation, childcare, or other job-readiness needs

Career coaching and help navigating re-entry into your trained profession, including support for re-credentialing

Upskilling guidance and access to employer-sponsored training programs

Resource navigation to connect you with community services and support systems

Training opportunities such as English as a Second Language (ESL), on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and industry-recognized certifications in high-demand fields like healthcare, IT, construction, and advanced manufacturing

Moving to Avon, Indiana means joining a welcoming, family-friendly community that values connection and local pride. With tree-lined neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and a calendar full of community events, it’s a place where families thrive and neighbors become friends. Avon offers the perfect blend of peaceful suburban living and access to big-city opportunities, thanks to its close proximity to Indianapolis. Weekends bring local farmers’ markets, festivals, and outdoor adventures in the town’s many parks and nearby nature reserves. Whether you're raising a family, starting a career, or settling into retirement, Avon offers a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. To make your move even sweeter, we’ve put together a package of incentives designed to help you feel right at home from day one:

 Receive $5,000 to help cover your moving expenses and settle into your new home in Avon.

1-Year Family Membership to Murphy Aquatic Center:

 Enjoy unlimited access to Avon’s popular outdoor water park, featuring water slides, a lazy river, splash pads, and family-friendly fun all summer long.

Coffee with the Town Manager or a Town Councilman:

 Get to know your local leaders over coffee, ask questions, and learn how to get involved in your new community from the people helping shape its future.

Wellness Allowance for Local Fitness Options:

 Stay active and healthy with support toward a membership at your choice of trusted fitness centers—including 

—each offering unique classes and facilities to fit your wellness goals.

Discover Avon, Indiana—where exceptional schools, a tight-knit community, and abundant parks create the perfect suburban retreat. Enjoy festive local events and easy access to Indianapolis’s vibrant amenities. Make Avon your home for a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

Avon

Find Your Place in Avon

1 year Family Murphy Aquatic Center Membership

Coffee with the Town Manager or Coffee with a Councilman 

Wellness allowance to use at one of the following: Hendricks YMCA, Anytime Fitness, Orange Theory or Rebel Yoga Studio.

Michigan Centered: For Central Michigan University Graduates

What if the best place to launch your next chapter is right where you already are?

 program is your invitation to stay rooted and rise strong in the heart of the state. Designed for soon-to-be and recent graduates of Central Michigan University, this initiative helps you build a life—not just a resume—in Mt. Pleasant and the surrounding Middle Michigan region.

Up to $1,500 reimbursement to help with rent, mortgage, childcare, and other qualifying expenses associated with graduating and starting out on your own!

A Morey Courts gym membership to stay active and well

Financial planning assistance from a local bank to set you up for long-term success

Membership in the Young Professionals Network to build your career connections

An Isabella County Parks Pass to explore the region’s natural beauty

Built-in community connections to help you get involved and feel at home

Middle Michigan is full of energy, opportunity, and heart. From lively festivals and serene trails to career-building jobs and supportive neighbors, this region offers the best of both campus life and community living.

You're not alone here. Through our partnership with Epicenter Mt. Pleasant, you’ll get to know other young professionals—including inspiring alumni from the local 40 Under 40 list—who are making a difference and building lives they love in this place.

If you're looking for more than just your next job—and want to build a life where you’re seen, supported, and centered—

Middle Michigan Development Corporation is proud to introduce Find Yourself Michigan Centered—a new program designed for soon-to-be graduates of Central Michigan University who are ready to grow their future in the heart of the state. This is more than just a relocation program—it’s an invitation to launch your life where opportunity meets community.

Mount Pleasant

Up to $1,500 reimbursement to help with rent, mortgage, childcare, and other qualifying expenses

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. Keep us posted on your progress. And if you need a hand, we’re here to connect you with helpful resources.

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