Finding a job in Indianapolis can feel overwhelming, but the city offers a wealth of local resources to simplify the search. Below is a concise guide to job boards, newsletters, state services, and community events that can help residents secure employment.

Weekly job‑search newsletters

Jobs in Indy – Launched by Jason Penrod, this weekly newsletter arrives every Monday and curates open positions posted in the past week, organized by industry from manufacturing to healthcare and education. Subscribe online to receive the latest listings.

Local job boards

• Passport to Employment – Updates a weekly job board; the URL changes each week. Visit the site and click “Networking & Job Board” to view current openings.
• TechPoint – Offers a technology‑focused job board. Create a free account to browse listings.
• Charitable Advisors – Lists nonprofit positions throughout Indianapolis. Jobs can be filtered by type, date, and location.
• Indiana Career Connect – The state’s central hub for job searches. Users can filter by city, industry, or experience level, though a free account may be required for full access.
• Work for Indiana – The official portal for state government jobs, searchable by agency or location.

Higher‑education and statewide listings

The Chronicle of Higher Education aggregates openings at colleges and universities nationwide, including positions in Indianapolis. Set up location alerts to stay informed of new academic jobs.

Community career fairs and workshops

• WorkOne Indy – Hosts a job fair every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4410 Shadeland Ave. Check the organization’s Facebook page for participating employers.
• Flanner House – Holds a career fair on the third Thursday of each month, typically 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Employer line‑ups are posted on its Facebook page.
• Indianapolis Public Library – Offers weekly career‑center workshops, résumé reviews, and interview preparation through its JobNow platform. Live help is available from 2 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. with a library card.
• WorkOne Indy workshops – Free sessions on résumé writing and interviewing; registration requires a free Indiana Career Connect account.
• Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center – Runs a Job Club every Monday at 10 a.m. where anyone can walk in for one‑on‑one coaching and occasional employer visits.

Support for those with criminal records

Two Indianapolis nonprofits focus on second‑chance hiring:

• 2nd Chance Indiana – Provides a job board of employers committed to hiring formerly incarcerated individuals. A free account grants access to listings, training, and educational resources.
• Marion County Reentry Coalition – Maintains a list of local employers open to hiring people with incarceration histories, noting proximity to public transit.
• PACE – Offers job coaching for formerly incarcerated residents; start by completing the online intake form.

Free professional attire

• Dress for Success – Supplies women with professional clothing kits or two‑hour styling appointments. Intake forms are available in English and Spanish.
• In Pursuit Of – Provides men’s professional attire to veterans, unhoused individuals, and those with criminal records, primarily via referrals from community partners.
• Center Township Clothing Closet – Open weekdays 8 a.m.‑4:30 p.m. (Tuesdays until 7 p.m.) at the Julia M. Carson Government Center, offering a range of professional garments.

Additional resources

For ongoing updates, text JOBS to 317‑676‑4163 to join Mirror Indy’s free texting line, “The Jobs Line,” which shares new openings and training opportunities. Community members can also follow local Facebook groups and newsletters for the latest career‑support events.

These resources reflect Indianapolis’s commitment to helping families secure stable employment, reinforcing the city’s strong work ethic and community values.

Original reporting: Mirror Indy — read the source article.