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

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In the Evansville, Indiana region, finding a place to call home isn’t just about the cost of living or housing availability. It’s about finding somewhere that 

. This mid-size city moves at a comfortable pace with a quiet confidence and vibrancy that is hard to describe; it must be felt. Big enough to provide abundant opportunities for prosperity – and small enough to stand out and make a tangible impact; Evansville is sized for success. They call it Midwest Magic. 

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The region has a bustling downtown area with a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. It also has a rich cultural heritage and is home to several museums and historical sites, including the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science and the Victorian-style Reitz Home Museum.

Evansville

Jobs in the Evansville Region

Two Year membership to Cowork Evansville coworking space

One Year Membership to Wesselman Woods, the largest urban old-growth forest in the US + an exclusive tour with the Executive Director

Unlimited access to lively local guides a.k.a. your new best-e!

Day Passes to the Children's Museum of Evansville

Passes to the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science

Tickets for 2 to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra

Four Public Skating Sessions at Swonder Ice Arena

Four Free Visits to Evansville City Pools

Four Free Visits to Deaconess Aquatic Center

$50 Cash Bonus with a Heritage Rewards Checking Account

The Community Foundation for Muskegon County (Michigan) is promoting a Welcome Home Scholarship, up to $15,000, for new teachers who accept positions with licensed daycare or in-person Pre-K – 12 public and charter employers.

Eligible applicants must accept a position with a qualified employer located within Muskegon County. Applicants must also provide proof of residency (purchase or lease) within Muskegon County. Awards will be paid quarterly over the course of 3 years.

Muskegon County is located on Lake Michigan with 26 miles of beaches. The county is home to about 180,000 residents year-round residents and welcomes  thousands of visitors each summer.

Muskegon

Muskegon Community Foundation Welcome Home Scholarship For Teachers

New teacher Welcome Home Scholarship up to $15,000

Stanly County Schools (North Carolina) is offering a $5,000 signing bonus to new teachers who accept positions at Albemarle Middle School or Albemarle High School for the 2023-2024 school year. The payout will be prorated based on start date.

Eligible applicants must be able to hold a North Carolina teaching license. The district is looking for classroom teachers: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Exceptional Children, Career Technical Education, Exploratory (Art, Music, PE).

Stanly County Schools serves 8,500 children and is the largest employer in the county:

Stanly County

Stanly County Schools Teacher Signing Bonus

The Fort Worth Independent School District is offering a new teacher signing bonus up to $3,000. The district has a diverse student population made up of over 76,000 students across 82 elementary schools, 24 middle schools and 6th-grade centers, 21 high schools, and 16 special campuses.

Covering Fort Worth and the surrounding suburbs, Fort Worth ISD is the fifth largest school district in Texas.

Fort Worth

Fort Worth Independent School District Teacher Signing Bonus

We're inviting job-seekers to make their home in Northwest Kansas! 

This program exists to help you find local employment, offset some of your move costs with $5,000 cash, and provide support as you settle into the community. In addition to the region's centralized job board, participants will receive support from the program in their employment search. We can't wait to meet you!

Please note: Our local program owners are not recruiters. You do not need to send your resume directly to them. Rather, utilize the job board below and begin applying to positions that fit your skills. They can then help you get connected to the community further, potentially reach out to a local employer and let them know you applied, and pointing you toward any other local resources to support your job search.


Welcome home. Whether you’re new to the region, or a native starting a journey in familiar surroundings, Northwest Kansas is the perfect place to plant your roots. With cost of living nearly 13 percent lower than the national average, you not only have the ability to establish the home you’ve always wanted, but to create the life you’ve longed to live.


Wide open spaces means there’s plenty of room to spread your wings to fly. An expansive horizon beckons you to explore and enjoy outdoor ventures where the sun shines more than 250 days a year. Entertainment and cultural activities await at venues and communities throughout our 26-county region.


With a range of vibrant businesses, industries and agriculture to keep the economy humming, it’s no wonder working professionals find the perfect balance of career and convenience on the High Plains. Commutes are short, opportunities are long and the only thing that will limit you is your imagination. It’s time to realize your dreams in the place you love.

This regional program includes Cheyenne County, Cloud County, Decatur County, Ellis County*, Ellsworth County, Gove County, Graham County, Jewell County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Mitchell County, Norton County, Osborne County, Ottawa County, Phillips County, Rawlins County, Republic County, Rooks County, Russell County, Sheridan County, Sherman County, Smith County, Saline County*, Thomas County, Trego County, and Wallace County.

*Please note: You can work in Salina or Hays, KS, but you must live elsewhere in Saline or Ellis County. Please reach out if you have further questions.

Join a thriving region with many employers across a variety of industries offering competitive pay, bonuses, and career growth. Enjoy work-life balance, affordable living, beautiful parks, and a family-friendly atmosphere in the Northwest Kansas region, with ample opportunities for professional development and a rewarding lifestyle.

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Build Your Career and Your Life in Northwest Kansas

Career support and connections: Northwest Kansas is a great place to grow your career. While we don’t place applicants in jobs, we can help you navigate the local landscape and connect with employers and resources.

Paterson Public Schools (urban/suburban New Jersey) is offering a signing bonus up to $7,500 to new teachers. In order to be eligible, teachers must be new to the district and commit to working in the district for two consecutive years. New teachers will receive the bonus in two installments, with half of the bonus being paid in the staff member’s first year and the other half paid in the second year.

Paterson Public Schools serve roughly 25,000 students in grades PK-12. U.S. News and World Report named Public School No. 28/Paterson Academy for the Gifted and Talented the state's top elementary school and top middle school.

Paterson

Paterson Public Schools Teacher Signing Bonus

Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County Public Schools (Georgia) is offering a new teacher signing bonus up to $6,000. Located northeast of Atlanta, the district serves nearly 180,000 children across 139 schools.

In order to be eligible for signing incentives, candidates must:

- Be a new full-time teacher hired to GCPS for the 2023-24 school year; OR
- Be a full-time teacher hired for the 2023-24 school year and taught in GCPS prior to the 2020-21 school year. 
- Complete the 2023-24 school year AND
- Sign a contract for the 2024-25 school year
- Incentive amounts will be determined based on the employee's start date. 


Two GCPS elementary schools have been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Secretary of Education for the 2023-24 school year. Nationally recognized for its music education program, Gwinnett County Public Schools has also received state and national awards for recruitment and retention, counseling, transportation safety and communications. Forbes’ named GCPS one of the country's ‘Top Employers for Women’.

Gwinnett County Public Schools Teacher Signing Bonus

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