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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Manuel Garcia Gordo has been named Global Connections to Employment’s Team Member of the Quarter! As a shift leader for our food service contract at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, La., Manuel supports staffing and food service operations to ensure that military personnel on base receive high-quality meals and service. For more than […]
Nikki Thomas helps individuals with disabilities prepare for and secure meaningful employment opportunities. She serves as a pre-employment services coordinator for Global Connections to Employment (GCE), one of the nation’s largest private employers of people with disabilities. Nikki began her journey with GCE in 2007. In 2012, after several years of dedicated service, Nikki stepped […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2026) – GCE Designs celebrated its official launch with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony hosted in partnership with the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce and the Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce. The event marks the opening of the new 8,744‑square‑foot Pensacola facility, which will serve as a national hub for custom apparel, […]
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 […]
Theresa Wohlfarth has been named Global Connections to Employment (GCE) Team Member of the Year. From a young age, Theresa has demonstrated a strong work ethic and a determination to overcome obstacles. As a child, her disability made school challenging. Although she completed all her high school coursework, she struggled with standardized tests. Despite her […]
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 […]
