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News and stories

With team members stationed from Florida to Alaska, our impact can be felt every day for those we serve. In our 2023 fiscal year:

Our team members share our mission of “helping people” every day. Some of their stories are below.

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GCE 2023 Team Member of the Year

Hayli Gourley is the GCE 2023 Team Member of the Year. She was born with a learning disability and worked hard to earn her high school diploma. Her first job was at a hotel, but she longed for teamwork. Today, Hayli is on the food services team at Global Connections to Employment (GCE) in Tacoma, […]

2023 Pinnacle Award honoree Lori Kain

Pinnacle Award honoree

Pensacola, Fla. (January 2, 2024) – Lori Kain, director of government and community relations for Global Connections to Employment, is a Pinnacle Award honoree. Each year, 850 Magazine honors leading women in business who hold themselves to high standards and contribute to the betterment of their communities. Lori is a tireless advocate for persons with […]

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GCE achieves five-star accreditation

Pensacola, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2023) – GCE achieves five-star accreditation for excellence in food services. The Global Connections to Employment team at Naval Air Station Pensacola is based near the home office. GCE serves as one of the country’s largest private employers of persons with disabilities. “Most galleys score a three-star accreditation, but GCE achieves […]

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Florida Exceptional Employer

Pensacola, Fla. (November, 6, 2023) – GCE is a Florida Exceptional Employer. The Global Connections to Employment (GCE) food services team working at Naval Air Station Pensacola and Corry Station is the recipient of this prestigious 2023 recognition. The state of Florida chose GCE as an honoree for their work hiring individuals with disabilities. As […]

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Helping workers with hearing loss

GCE is helping workers with hearing loss. The theme for this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month is “Advancing Access and Equity.” The theme focuses on inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit all employees. For instance, Global Connections to Employment (GCE) provides accommodations for team members who have hearing loss. They assist all abilities, […]

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We welcome Eric Barley

Pensacola, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2023) – We welcome Eric Barley, CPA, to the LifeView Group team as our new Chief Financial Officer. He is responsible for administrative support areas including accounting and finance, information services and client business services and will oversee facility operations and emergency management. Eric has more than 15 years of executive […]

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Runner-up Best Boss

Pensacola, Fla. (August 17, 2023) – Allison Hill is named runner-up Best Boss by Inweekly’s 2023 Best of the Coast. New among winners this year a special “Rest of the Best” edition announced all of the runner’s up. We are proud to say LifeView Group president and CEO Allison Hill was selected! Every year, the […]

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LifeView Group Job Fair

Pensacola, Fla. (August 11, 2023) – A LifeView Group job fair and hiring event will occur on Wednesday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at the Lakeview Activity Center, 1110 West Lakeview Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32501. Conveniently, the one-stop event will include onsite interviews, pre-screenings and information about specific […]

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Vice president of operations

Pensacola, Fla. (July 10, 2023) – Global Connections to Employment (GCE) named Russ Schreiner vice president of operations. In his new role, Russ reports directly to Dwight David, the president of GCE. Russ is responsible for GCE contract operations totaling approximately $110 million. He manages and grows all lines of business to create substantial employment […]