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How it works

We Close the Distance Between Workers and Opportunity.

Routes to Opportunity works at the connection point between employers who need workers and workers who need a reliable way to get there.

  1. 01

    Identify Opportunity

    We work with employers, staffing firms, workforce organizations, and community partners to identify jobs and workforce opportunities.

  2. 02

    Identify Transportation Barriers

    Job seekers and workers tell us where transportation is preventing them from reaching opportunity.

  3. 03

    Build the Connection

    Routes to Opportunity coordinates transportation solutions connecting riders with workplaces, interviews, job fairs, and training.

  4. 04

    Create Economic Mobility

    Reliable transportation allows workers to accept opportunities, maintain employment, increase income, and build greater economic stability.

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Built in Memphis

Built in Memphis. Designed for Communities Everywhere.

Routes to Opportunity began by addressing workforce transportation barriers in Memphis and the surrounding region. The model is designed to expand into additional cities as partnerships grow.

Service areas are managed by staff and will expand over time. An interactive service-area map can be added to this section.

Next step

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Opportunity Shouldn’t Depend on Having a Ride.

Together, we can make sure transportation is no longer the reason someone misses an interview, turns down a job, or loses an opportunity to build a better future.

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