Online Networking Groups

Don’t have time to get out of your home and network? Or do you just prefer networking in your pajamas? Indianapolis has lots of fully-online networking groups (not to be confused with online job boards. Here’s our list.

Passport to Employment

Associated with the in-person group that meets on Monday nights, the LinkedIn group for Passport to Employment is quite active and well-managed. They are online at linkedin.com/groups/2137329

Linking Indiana

With well over 15,000 members, this is one of the largest Indiana networking groups. Linking Indiana connects professionals in Indiana. Any professional from Cincinnati, Chicago, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Anderson, Muncie, Kokomo, Greenwood, Carmel, Evansville, or anyone with an Indiana connection can join. This group hosts professional networking events in Indy and around Indianapolis for face-to-face networking and educational opportunities. Check out linkedin.com/groups/109371

Indy Jobs Connection – Indianapolis

This is an online networking group that is a hybrid job club and networking organization. It’s full of tips and articles, as well as job leads for opportunities in Central Indiana. Visit them at linkedin.com/groups/1997514/profile

Greater Indianapolis Professional Networking Group

Boasting over 10,000 members, this is among the largest LinkedIn groups in Central Indiana. They are “dedicated to exchanging information and opportunities for professionals in Indianapolis and the surrounding counties.” Visit them online at linkedin.com/groups/61819

Young Professionals of Indianapolis

Young Professionals of Indianapolis is a networking forum designed for recent graduates, young professionals and those new to the area. YPI provides its members with a means to connect, build strong social/professional networks, discuss the community and share ideas. They are at linkedin.com/groups/804787

WorkOne Indy

This is the official LinkedIn page for the three WorkOne offices located in Indianapolis, IN. WorkOne is the state of Indiana’s workforce development service to help people get employed and reemployed. The link is linkedin.com/groups/3978980

Don’t see your favorite online networking group? Let us know!

Last updated March 2017