Pensacola, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2025) – Global Connections to Employment (GCE) – one of the country’s largest employers of people with disabilities – has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. This milestone underscores GCE’s unwavering dedication to operational excellence, as well as the ability of people with disabilities to exceed customer expectations.
Since 1986, GCE has been committed to empowering individuals through meaningful employment opportunities. Now as one of the country’s largest employers under the federal AbilityOne® program, GCE collaborates with a range of partners, including the U.S. military, commercial businesses, community organizations and various levels of government. GCE provides training and accommodations to connect people with careers in information technology, contact center support, facilities management, food services, custodial services and other business sectors.
Achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification reflects GCE’s focus on delivering exceptional service, maintaining rigorous quality standards and continuously improving operations to better serve its customers, team members and the community.
“This prestigious certification is a testament to the incredible commitment of our team to delivering quality, trust and value in everything we do,” said Dwight Davis, president of GCE. ” Attaining certification reflects the strength of our internal processes, while enhancing the trust and transparency GCE fosters with our partners and team members – ultimately furthering our ability to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.”
ISO 9001:2015 is the world’s most widely recognized standard for quality management systems, signifying an organization’s ability to consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while enhancing customer satisfaction.
GCE has achieved numerous awards for service excellence, such as the Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award, the highest honor given to U.S. Navy food service operations. The team was also recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer, the #8 Women-Led Business in Florida, a Florida Exceptional Employer and a VETS Indexes 3 Star Employer for 2024.