CITY LEADERSHIP

The Choose901 Alumni Program serves more than 3,000 graduates from six partner schools, many of whom come from low to moderate income households. The program strengthens long term economic mobility by providing consistent mentorship, college and career guidance, and personalized job placement in high demand fields across Memphis. Each year about 400 new graduates join the program, which supports them for ten years following high school graduation to ensure they become educated, employed, and deeply connected to their city. Alumni gain the skills, support, and opportunities needed to rise out of poverty, build stable careers, and invest back into the Memphis workforce and economy, helping break cycles of generational disadvantage.

Teach901 works to strengthen the Memphis education landscape by recruiting and retaining excellent educators for schools serving the city’s most under-resourced neighborhoods. In a region where many teachers are considered low to moderate income, Teach901 provides vital support that extends beyond job placement. The campaign partners with more than 270 public, charter, and faith-based schools, connecting candidates to open roles through job fairs, university recruitment, and a comprehensive job board. To increase retention, Teach901 offers professional development sessions, educator appreciation events, and connection to a supportive community committed to each teacher’s growth and long-term success in the classroom.