He's working at Lee's Service, a locally owned tire & auto repair shop in Reedley.
He started here shortly after graduation as part of the Kings Canyon Unified School District's "Summer Work Experience Program" or "SWEP."
The district began the program in 2016 with 10 auto-focused businesses.
It's now expanded to 75 local shops in a variety of industries.
Alexander is one of 120 students placed in roles this summer.
SWEP Coordinator Veleda Oltjenbruns says while the district provides up to 100 hours of minimum wage pay to students, the businesses provide valuable work experience.
"What these kids are learning in terms of applying for a job, showing up, interviewing, being a good worker, showing up 15 minutes early every single time, like nobody teaches you that, and yet we know that that's what keeps people employed and gets people jobs," Oltjenbruns said.
Robert Huebert, owner of Lee's Service, has been the district's longest partner.
He says the program may benefit the student, but it also benefits the business.
"We need extra people in the summertime, so it's perfect," Huebert said.
Alexander built his skills in Reedley High School's automotive program.
What he learned in that shop has quickly transferred here.
"I was training to do this, you know?" Alexander said.
Still, he works closely with the staff to learn their tricks of the trade.
"They taught me like new tricks or like habits, good habits, you know," Alexander said.
All students who take part in SWEP must be in good standing behaviorally and academically.
They also have to take part in a series of workshops ahead of the summer program.
But all that effort sometimes pays off.
It did for Serna.
Once his SWEP program came to an end, he was formally offered a job with the shop and accepted.
Huebert says it was a no-brainer.
Alexander was one of eight students offered a job out of the work experience program this summer.
He plans to continue working at Lee's Service through college.
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