United We Work is a program developed by United Way of Southeast Missouri in collaboration with the Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CTA), area employers, social service agencies, and banking partners. A lack of reliable transportation was listed by job seekers, employers, and employees as a key obstacle to obtaining and maintaining steady employment. United We Work is being launched with considerable funding from Healthy Blue Missouri as we seek additional funding. The program is designed to help entry-level employees overcome obstacles to employment and self-sufficiency. 

United We Work has three main goals:

1. Provide transportation to new employees who do not have a reliable means of getting to and from work.
2. Empower new employees with basic budgeting knowledge and the incentive to save a small portion of their earnings to provide for future transportation.
3. Create relationships between entry-level workers and banking partners to assist with financial matters, including credit repair, micro loans, and long-term financial needs.