CATCH UP Day Real World Budget Project

​Budget Project
(catch up slides)

Let’s Finish Strong!

• We’re wrapping up the Real World Readiness Budget Project today.

• If you’re here, use this time to catch up and ask questions!

• Remember: Devices will be collected soon—don’t wait until it’s too late!

• ✅ Utilities & Phone Plan

• ✅ Grocery Budget

• Show your math where required!

• Attach all screenshots

Make sure you’ve completed:

• ✅ Job & Income

• ✅ Housing (with screenshot of listing)

• ✅ Transportation (with map or drawing)

Project Checklist

What’s Required?

• Is your transportation choice realistic for the distance?

• Did you follow the 15% grocery rule?

• Did you attach all required visuals?

• Did you calculate net pay correctly?

• Are you paying rent (even if at home)?

Double-Check These!

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Do You Still need a job?!

Select ONE of the jobs below for your Project

1️⃣ Warehouse Associate – Capstone Logistics LLC
Location: Memphis, TN
Pay: $540–$720 per week (paid weekly)
No experience required
Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/q-weekly-pay-no-experience-l-memphis%2C-tn-jobs.html

2️⃣ Airport Agent – Ramp – Envoy Air Inc.
Location: Memphis, TN
Pay: $16.29 per hour
No experience required
Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/q-no-experience-l-memphis%2C-tn-jobs.html

​3️⃣ Car Detailer – Carvana
Location: Memphis, TN
Pay: $15 per hour
No experience required
Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/q-no-experience-l-memphis%2C-tn-jobs.html

✅ Reminder:
You must screenshot the job listing you choose and use the correct pay rate in your budget calculations!

3️⃣ Car Detailer – Carvana

• Location: Memphis, TN

• Explore nearby apartments:
  https://www.apartments.com/downtown-memphis-memphis-tn/

1️⃣ Warehouse Associate – Capstone Logistics LLC

• Location: Memphis, TN

• Explore nearby apartments:
  https://www.apartments.com/memphis-tn-38128/

🏠 Find an Apartment Near Your Job
Click the link link to explore apartments located near that job. one apartment that fits your budget and commuting needs..,

2️⃣ Airport Agent – Ramp – Envoy Air Inc.

• Location: Memphis, TN

• Explore nearby apartments:

  https://www.apartments.com/airports/tn/memphis/memphis-international/

✅ Reminder:
Document the monthly rent in your budget.

Include a screenshot or photo of the apartment listing in your submission.

If you need assistance with your selection or have any questions, feel free to ask!

Go to Canvas to complete the Project questions

Go to Canvas to complete the Project questions

​Questions?