Practice Adulting

Practice Adulting!

To register, please contact your BSBP counselor for a referral. A completed medical form or physical is required. 

This program is designed to help transition teenagers into adulthood. It will use real world situations to create a safe environment where teenagers can practice the financial aspects of being an adult. 

• Paid Work Experience – Work a retail job at Goodwill in Kalamazoo. 
• Appropriate interview clothing – Buy appropriate clothing for an interview with money provided by BSBP. 
• Choosing and renting an apartment – Compare apartment amenities, learn about paperwork needed to rent an apartment and how to sign up for utilities. 
• Budget – Learn how to budget work salary to pay for rent, utilities, other needs, wants and savings. 
• Compare transportation options – Compare money and time costs for different transportation options. 

Eligibility: Ideal candidates for this program should be 16-18, planning on living independently as an adult and interested in getting more experience with financial independence. Background check, work permit and medical forms are required. 

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2026 

For more information on this program, please contact your local BSBP field counselor or the Training Center at LEO-BSBPTrainingCenter@michigan.gov or (269) 337-3848.