Adaptability and Acoustics: My RGE Apprenticeship Journey



Creation Date: 11/18/2025


Name: Destiny Outreach
Career Pathway: Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
Location of Service: 60608-3857
Program: DHS - Youth Program for Employment & Education
Organization: Phalanx Family Services

Program Details

Impacted Geographical Area: State (Illinois)


My apprenticeship experience was really good! Working with RGE was amazing. I met new people, some of whom even graduated from the same college I'll be attending, and they gave me some great insights. I also made new friends, especially bonding with two or three kids around my age.

Richard taught me how to use the microphones, including how to set them up, turn them on, and turn them off during the show. It was a valuable skill to learn. We did encounter a few technical difficulties with the sound during the show, but it taught me a crucial lesson: the show must go on. Richard had told us from the beginning that if something went wrong, we couldn't stop; we had to keep going. Seeing that principle in action really made me understand the importance of adaptability and persevering through challenges.

Working with Anita and the students was also a great experience. Every training session was enjoyable. And, working with my sister was fun too; we usually work together, but this time we separated, which I actually liked because I always work with Jada.