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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Dejuan Edwards, fondly known by colleagues and friends as “Mr. D,” is a valued GCE team member who works as a custodian at LifeView Group‘s main campus in Pensacola. For more than 17 years, Mr. D has been a dedicated team member, playing an essential role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for […]
GCE and our parent company LifeView Group have been recognized as a 2026 Top MilSpouse Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine. This award highlights our ongoing commitment to recruiting, supporting and retaining military spouses by offering meaningful career pathways, flexibility and long-term professional growth. GCE is proud to be listed in the National Resource Directory, a searchable database […]
Steven Sidlovsky has been named director of operations for Global Connections to Employment (GCE). In his new role, Sidlovsky will be responsible for leading operational performance and ensuring customer satisfaction across assigned GCE contract sites. He will oversee operations, develop strategies that advance GCE’s goals and allocate resources in alignment with business priorities. Sidlovsky brings […]
GCE and our parent company LifeView Group have been recognized as a 4 Star Employer in the 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. This prestigious accolade highlights LifeView Group’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community Global Connections to Employment (GCE) supports veterans and their families through providing jobs and […]
For more than 36 years, Lisa Bloodworth has played an important role at GCE, helping individuals with disabilities prepare for, secure and retain meaningful employment. Lisa began working at GCE in August 1989 as a job coach. Since then, she has earned numerous promotions and now serves as the senior director of transition and support […]
GCE Designs is introducing a new initiative that allows customers to purchase Shoes For Crews® slip‑resistant footwear at a discount while directly supporting local workforce development. With $1 contributed back to GCE Designs for every pair sold, this program helps fund job training and expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and neurodivergence in Northwest […]
For Nii Odartey, creativity has always been at the heart of his work. Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, Nii holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing from KAAF University College in Fetteh Kakraba, Ghana, and a Master of Arts in strategic communication and leadership from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Fla. Today, […]
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 […]
