Alex has spent a year with Mobilize in the Canadian Rockies, living and working the mountain life. This is a snapshot of his experience by the numbers: made many friends from 7 different countries, climbed 3 peaks in the Canadian Rockies, trekked 12+ hiking trails through awe inspiring mountain scenery, visited 5 national parks that were amazingly beautiful, and gained 1 life changing experience.
Livin’ the mountain life with Mobilize
Alex has always wanted to experience life in Canada’s Rockies. So when he finished his college program in Ottawa, he signed up with Mobilize and headed west to see the mountains! His adventure started with his epic cross country road trip with his grandpa; from Ottawa to Lake Louise. Once he arrived in Alberta, he […]
Our Mobilize experience by the numbers – from Emily and Zack
Emily Beckett and Zach Rupke spent a year with Mobilize and completed the program this past spring. During their time in our work-travel adventure program, they had the opportunity to experience what they describe as “three unforgettable placements.” Here’s a snapshot of their experience by the numbers: Want to have a work-travel adventure in Canada for a season […]
Meet two Mobilizers – this adventurous couple joined Mobilize together
Meet Emily Beckett and Zach Rupke, a couple of Fleming College students: she’s from Peterborough, Ontario, and he’s from Cobourg. While studying pre-health together, they discovered Mobilize – and decided it would be a great opportunity to travel together and experience more of Canada, be independent and get some work experience along the way.
My Mobilize experience by the numbers – from James Rocheleau
James Rocheleau has been with Mobilize since early 2015. According to James, “with Mobilize, waking up every morning feels less like a routine than the start of my next adventure.” Here’s a snapshot of his experience: Want to work in Canada and travel across the country for a season or two? There are good jobs […]
Meet a Mobilizer who’s having the adventure of his life
Meet James Rocheleau. This successful Mobilizer hails from historical Amherstburg, a small town in southwestern Ontario. He studied architecture and welding in school, and until a year ago, worked as a welder-fitter in a shop that specialized in the fabrication of custom parts for the oil and mining industries. It was a steady job, but […]
Sydney’s year of Mobilize adventures – her experience in pictures
Syndey Woods has recently completed her full year of work/travel adventures with Mobilize. Great job, Sydney! We are proud to have you as a Mobilize alumni. View the full blog post to see an infographic snapshot of her experience.
Meet a Mobilizer who’s building job skills in Banff
Torontonian Sydney Woods started her first year at York University last September, but realized pretty quickly that she wasn’t ready to commit to a four-year degree. “Initially my plan was to move to New York or out west,” she says. “But then I realized I didn’t really have enough money to go anywhere. So when I found Mobilize and discovered all I needed to pay for was my flight there, I was sold.”
Ana Maria Garcia’s year of Mobilize adventures – her experience by the numbers
Ana Maria Garcia was part of our first deployment of Mobilizers, and at the end of December she completes a full year of work/travel adventures with Mobilize. Please join us in congratulating Ana Maria! View the full blog post to see an infographic snapshot of her experience.
Meet a Mobilizer who’s been there, done that!
Love travelling? Want to explore Canada and get some work experience at the same time? The Mobilize youth employment program is a great way to do just that. Mobilizer Ana-Maria Garcia headed out west for her work/travel adventure this past January.
