Lura Williams was referred to Gateway Resources shortly after graduating
from Norristown High School in 1993. Lura knew the types of jobs
she wanted to obtain. After attending a vocational technical school,
Lura was interested in the food prep/course of study. After a few
job interviews a position was found for Lura working at Montgomery County
Community College in the cafeteria. Lura was very excited and started
on August 16, 1993.
At first Lura worked part-time. Lura
continued doing a great job and in 1996 a full-time position was offered.
In 1999, Williamson Hospitality Services, a new company took over the cafeteria.
Since Lura was a dedicated and hard worker, Williamson’s kept her as a
full-time employee working year round. Mark Seyboth, Lura’s supervisor
at Williamson’s, says, “Lura is a great asset to the cafeteria and
she is very helpful, hard working, and dependable.” Lura’s job duties
include dishwashing, cleaning the cafeterias dining room, trash and recycling.
She is always willing to help out in anyway. Lura loves her job and really
cafeterias dining room, trash and recycling. She is always willing
to help out in anyway. Lura loves her job and really |
County Community College staff and her Williamson’s co-workers are
great, Lura states. Adjusting to change is never a problem for her.
When she is not working, Lura has a very close
family and she enjoys spending time with them. She also attends aerobics
twice a week and goes to the mall with her girlfriend. Lura is thankful
for Gateways’ support over the years and knows her job coach, Patti Brey
is always there when needed. Lura says Gateway is a good agency and
she is really happy to have her job at the college. After eight years
of employment it shows! Keep up the hard work Lura! Way to
go!
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