If I were you, I would hands down focus on landing internships, creating new personal work and holding down a 9-5 job until your skill set improves. I think the Midwest is fine and this is coming from someone who grew up there. The hustle of finding a job, while refining your skills is a great learning tool! It keeps you hungry and on your toes (maybe literally) 
. Reality is the World isn’t handing out jobs. You have to really want it! When I graduated I thought I had a decent skill set and in fact didn’t know a damn thing…I’m still learning everyday. Good Luck 