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

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

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GCE to host Project SEARCH reverse job fair

Employers looking for motivated job seekers are invited to Global Connections to Employment’s (GCE) 3rd annual Reverse Job Fair! No table or setup is required. Area employers simply show up, visit tables and ask questions. Project SEARCH interns will display their resumes and showcase their skills on poster boards then share their goals for employment […]

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Spectrum Designs Foundation donates a BuddhaBooth® to GCE Designs

GCE Designs extends its sincere gratitude to Spectrum Designs Foundation for their generous donation of a BuddhaBooth® to support our team members! A BuddhaBooth® is a thoughtfully designed relaxation space that offers relief from chaotic or overwhelming environments. Equipped with light suppression and noise-cancellation technology, it provides a space for individuals to step away from […]

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Meet Our Board: Jerry Maygarden

As a valued member of the board of directors for our parent company, LifeView Group, Jerry Maygarden brings both personal passion and decades of community leadership to our mission. His commitment to service began long before his distinguished public career Raised by banker parents, Jerry’s first full-time job was in the financial sector, where he gained valuable […]

Lynn Hare Team Member of the Year

Lynn Hare named LifeView Group Team Member of the Year

For three decades, Lynn Hare has been an essential part of our organization’s story. As the project manager in the Marketing Department, Lynn has become known not only for her professionalism and creativity, but also for the warmth, compassion, and genuine care she brings to every interaction across our family of companies. “I’ve been with […]

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Mission moment: Mike Craney

Being a mission-driven individual, GCE Designs was a natural fit for Mike Craney, general manager of GCE Designs—a new business venture from Global Connections to Employment (GCE) offering custom apparel, embroidery and promotional products nationwide and creating meaningful jobs for people with disabilities in Pensacola, Fla.  “What drew me to GCE Designs was the opportunity to be part of the mission of […]

LifeView Group designated a 2026 Military Friendly® Employer

LifeView Group designated a 2026 Military Friendly® Employer

Pensacola, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2025) – GCE’s parent company, LifeView Group, has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® Employer designation, marking the organization’s fourth consecutive year receiving this honor. This recognition underscores LifeView Group’s ongoing commitment to supporting the military and veteran community through hiring, career advancement and comprehensive services. As a nonprofit family of companies, […]

Professional growth journey: Whitney Jordan

Professional growth journey: Whitney Jordan

Whitney Jordan is a custodian at NAS Pensacola with Global Connections to Employment (GCE), one of the nation’s largest private employers of people with disabilities. Whitney began her journey with GCE in December 2014 and is about to celebrate her 11th year with the company. Before she began at GCE, Whitney worked with a job […]