“Every day I'm motivated. I just love what I'm doing.”
Lexavier
LEX WAS INTRODUCED to Goodwill and the EXIT program through his probation officer. “I was court ordered through my probation officer to Goodwill for the work experience training part of the program,” Lex said.
Father of two young boys, Lex was ready to turn things around. “I was making poor choices. I was caught up in a few things I had no business doing.”
Lex was given a paid work experience in Goodwill’s Industrial Services Center doing packaging and assembly work.
“Goodwill gave me the basic skills needed to hold on to a job,” Lex said. “It gave me a chance to earn some money and do steady work. Working 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. took getting used to. Goodwill also gave me a space and time to work on my GED.”
“Lex took his classroom time and work experience training seriously and saw the value of what was being offered him,” said Goodwill Job Coach Shannon Judson. “He has the drive to do what it takes to be successful.”
When an opportunity for solar panel installer at Chart House Energy became available, Goodwill encouraged Lex to apply and he was offered the position.
“When Lex first started, I feel that he lacked confidence with being on a roof working and other things,” said Chart House Energy Production Manager Steven Thompson. “And now he has total confidence in himself and that's just great. I'm really proud of Lex. He's grown so much since he started working at Chart House.”
“I was referred to Chart House through Goodwill,” Lex said. “I love the variety of the job. Everyday it’s something different. I’m learning so much. I really love using power tools.”
“Lex is someone who is dependable, on time, learns things easily, and excited to work,” Steven said. “He does everything from setting up the racking, to setting up the panels, to wiring the panels, to finishing the system.”
“I learned a lot just from working here; it makes me a better person,” Lex said. “All the stuff I was doing, I don't have time for that no more. I’m living somewhat comfortable and I’m able to do normal things,” Lex said. “I’m able to spend time with my kids, fix things in my house that need to be fixed, and I’m able to put away money. I’m doing it! All the mistakes I made, that's really not me … I'm a better person. I’m really seeing the real me right now. I changed a lot. I'm doing better in life and it feels good.”
Lex has really succeeded in learning a new skill and is a really hard worker.
- Steven Thompson,
Production Manager, Chart House Energy
Chart House Energy
Chart House Energy is an independent power producer providing discounted, emission-free electricity to governmental, commercial, and private customers. Through developing, owning, and operating sustainable, clean on-site energy generation systems, Chart House creates value to the consumers and the environment.