In September 2020, Alec felt he was ready to apply for another position at Pizza Ranch. He was given the job and has been thriving since he began. Alec felt the classes he took at VNU had a big impact on the success he has with his job now. One of his big fears was talking on the phone, through job coaching and classes he built up enough confidence to start answering the phones at Pizza Ranch. When you call to place an order there is a good chance Alec may even be the one taking your order.

When Alec was asked what's different about his second time around at Pizza Ranch, he said he's found a way to put a little bit of his personality into his work. He hustles, rarely stands around and when he get's overwhelmed he's able to use stress management to recover faster than he did before.

Alec said he was shocked and speechless when he was pulled aside in March 2021 and given the bronze star award during a shift. His job coaches weren't shocked though, they new he had earned it. He's worked hard to get to where he is now and after years of support from VNU staff, Alec is succeeding at work.