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We have the career resources you need to succeed.
Are you looking to find new opportunities and advance in your career? Or perhaps you’re a business owner wanting to upskill your team?
No matter who you are or where you are on your path, we can help. Explore the resources for individuals and employers below, then connect with a Navigator to get personalized assistance.
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Explore High-Growth Industries in Indiana
Smart Manufacturing & Robotics
Where makers get things done, Indiana’s resilient workforce is a national leader in manufacturing jobs. The state’s smart manufacturing & robotics industry creates efficiencies by leveraging advanced technologies, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), to be on the cutting edge of collaborative robots and other emerging manufacturing innovations.
Trending jobs include:
CNC Operators
Automation Technicians
Aerospace Engineers
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology & Business Services
Innovations in AI and automation are radically altering the way the world works and are spurring demand for increased digital and technical skills across all sectors. Understanding, designing, and developing complex AI systems and concepts will be critical to staying ahead of constantly evolving technologies and positioning Indiana’s global leadership in this sector. This industry is expected to see a 15% increase in job growth over the next five years.
Trending jobs include:
Information Security Analysts
Project Management Specialists
AI Developers
Infrastructure & Building Trades
With historic investments in Indiana's infrastructure, new jobs, and more skilled workers are in demand to build Indiana's roads, bridges, and waterways. Jobs in this industry are in high demand and have increased by 11% in the past five years.
Trending jobs include:
Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Welders
Civil Engineers
Clean & Alternative Energy
Clean and readily abundant forms of energy, such as solar, wind, and geothermal production are powering increasingly more homes and businesses across Indiana. By 2030, Indiana anticipates investing over $6 billion in clean and alternate energy.
Trending jobs include:
HVAC Technicians
Electricians
Electrical Engineers
Bio / Pharma / Life Sciences
Indiana is a global leader in the bio/pharma/life sciences industry. With over 3,000 companies employing 67,000 Hoosiers, the sector is redefining global health and patient care—all from Indiana. The state is the second-highest exporter of life sciences products in the country.
Trending jobs include:
Pharmacy Technicians
Laboratory Technicians
Pharmacists
Smart Logistics & Transportation
The smart logistics & transportation industry in Indiana is responsible for transporting people and products in and around the state and nation. Indiana’s logistics sector alone moves more than $720 billion in goods per year, living proof that we are the crossroads of America. Jobs in this sector will continue to grow, building off the 21% increase over the last five years.
Trending jobs include:
Supply Chain Analysts
Avionics Technicians
Logisticians
Food & Agtech
The food & agtech industry in Indiana is responsible for increasing food security, improving food quality, developing new products, and more. Indiana produces more than $4.6 billion annually in agricultural exports and maintains a position of global leadership in agricultural production, plant science and crop protection, and animal health and nutrition. Food and agtech touch every facet of our lives and will demand a skilled workforce to grow and cultivate its production from field to table.
Trending jobs include:
Food Batching Operators
Agricultural Technicians
Veterinarians
Engineering
Engineers blend scientific and mathematical principles to design and build visionary systems, structures, and materials. They are critical to Indiana’s competitiveness across a broad range of industries including robotics, biopharmaceuticals, and clean energy. Indiana has more than 38,000 engineers, which is 46% above the national average.
Trending jobs include:
Engineering Lab Technicians
CAD Designers
Mechanical Engineers
Microelectronics & Semiconductors
Microelectronics and semiconductors are the tiny building blocks that power everything from smartphones to cars to medical devices. The microelectronics & semiconductor industry is fueling innovation that will power our future economy. Indiana’s research institutions, private companies, and nonprofit partners are working in tandem to develop high-paying jobs in this sector over the next five years, building off the 17% increase in jobs from the last five years.
Trending jobs include:
Semiconductor Technicians
Electrical Technicians
Electrical Design Engineers
Electric Vehicle & Mobility Systems
Indiana has always had a strong automotive manufacturing identity, so it’s only natural that Indiana has emerged as a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing. The electric vehicle & mobility systems industry focuses on increasing the number of electric vehicles in Indiana and building the infrastructure that these vehicles require. The state plans to invest nearly $100 million in building an EV charging network across Indiana over the next four years.
Trending jobs include:
Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Industrial Engineers
Healthcare & Behavioral Health
The healthcare & behavioral health industry in Indiana is dedicated to helping Hoosiers maintain their physical and mental health. Home to leading healthcare institutions and research centers, Indiana is a hub for innovation and medical advancements. This industry employs one in every ten jobs in the state, with 2.1 million job openings expected in the next five years. The demand for healthcare workers will continue to grow as our population ages.
Trending jobs include:
Mental Health Technicians
Dental Hygienists
Registered Nurses
Education & Early Learning
Indiana’s education & early learning industry is dedicated to ensuring all Hoosiers have access to quality education along the way from kindergarten to college. Early learning and education careers are projected to grow at a faster rate in Indiana by 2031 than the national average. Careers in education and early learning play a vital role in a child’s development, laying the foundation for future success.
Trending jobs include:
Teaching Assistants
Pre-School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers
From a high school degree to a Ph.D., Indiana has good job opportunities for all.
Already a leader in advanced manufacturing, engineering and bio/pharma/life sciences, Indiana is future-focused to meet the workforce demand for the jobs of tomorrow.
Innovations in AI and automation are changing the way we work, while emerging opportunities in high-tech industries – such as smart manufacturing, semiconductors, electric vehicles and alternative energy – are spurring a demand for increased digital and technical skills.
Meanwhile, key infrastructure projects, such as high-speed internet and enhancements to Indiana’s roads, bridges and waterways, are creating the need for skilled tradespeople to help strengthen the state. Indiana is also committed to making sure the critical needs of our communities are met with jobs in education, healthcare, early childhood, public service and more.
Resources For Individuals
Advance your career in Indiana with these no-cost resources
Indiana offers great jobs today but is also preparing for the jobs of tomorrow. Hoosiers of all education levels and backgrounds can take advantage of Indiana’s growth by developing skills for in-demand industries.
The state has a variety of no-cost resources including training programs, grants and career exploration tools. Whether you’re aspiring to begin a new career or want to pivot from an existing job, these resources can help you get started.
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Hear from Hoosiers who have used Indiana’s state programs to grow in their careers
“The Workforce Ready Grant took away the stress of having to pay for school. If you’re thinking that time has passed you by, or that you’re too old, or it’s too late for you to go back to school, it’s not. You can do it.”
Peggy Bulanda
Practical Nursing
“For me, the length and cost of the training was amazing. I needed something that was on the weekends and wasn’t going to cost me that much. I’ve been able to do a dream job that I never thought I’d be able to do. I am now going back to school to be a dental hygienist.”
Meranda Wrigley
Dental Assistant
“Being employed means I am able to provide for myself and my loved ones. It helps create stability for me; it also gives me a sense of purpose and belonging.”
Michael Adams
Electrical Helper and Logistics Crew Member, IBEW Local 873
Resources For Employers
Grow your business and develop a more skilled workforce
Support employee growth and achieve business success. Resources are available to access additional talent pipelines, build apprenticeship programs and find the best candidates with recruitment and screening services.
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Hear from employers who have used Indiana’s state programs to grow their business
“We continue to put our money into our people because we know that’s our greatest asset.”
Darin Hackman
VP of Construction, Custom Concrete
“The students have exceeded our highest expectations and we have extended offers for full-time positions to each student who has worked for us through the apprenticeship program. Their success is a testament to the power of hands-on learning and mentorship and we feel very fortunate to be a part of the process.”
Megan Wheeler
Apprenticeship Program Lead, Tonn and Blank Construction
“Adult Ed will increase the retention of your employees. It is a free service to the employer. It will increase your safety record and the safety of your employees.”
Todd DeLey
Director of Adult Education for Washington Township Schools, Indianapolis
In The News
Keep up with the latest news about jobs and career resources in Indiana
Southern Indiana microelectronics effort lands $9.5M DoD workforce contract
Education Indiana’s industry leaders unveil new statewide apprenticeship plan to train thousands of Hoosiers
