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Crystal deployed with Mobilize for the summer 2019 season, spending five to six months in Nantucket. During her work/travel adventure, she had an opportunity to enjoy many new experiences and made many more new friends. Here’s a snapshot of her experience:
Crystal talked about her experiences in the Mobilize program in this blog post.
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Meet Crystal, a recent Mobilizer from Fresno, California. As a trained cardiac monitor technician and patient care assistant who has worked in a level-one trauma care center, she was having trouble finding work in her field. She decided she needed to try something completely new – something that would take her out of her comfort zone and change her perspective completely.
Crystal joined Mobilize, and moved across the country to America’s North East coast for a fun and eye-opening six-month placement as a “salad shooter” in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Moving all the way to the other side of the country wasn’t easy for Crystal. She missed her friends, she had to get used to living with a new roommate, and having a new job in a new place. And she hadn’t worked in the food industry for over 20 years, so that took some adjustment!
She updated her knowledge of the industry, learning all kinds of new rules and best practices she hadn’t been exposed to before. She also learned about what life in a resort community is like, and how the businesses on the island provided income for people from all walks of life, from all over the world.
“I met Jamaicans, Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Serbians and locals,” she says. “Such a diverse community, yet so much unity on this tiny island.”
She bonded with her roommate, tried paddle boarding for the first time, and hung out with friends at The Saltbox, and tried a “pickleback” – a shot of whiskey chased by a dill pickle. She loved the clean air, the natural setting – and the lasting friendships she made with Mobilizers and locals.
“I needed those six months,” she says. “It gave me new skills, new revelations about myself – and the courage to explore new options in my life.”
After her Mobilize placement ended, Crystal took care of her grandmother, and that experience has led her to explore a whole new career as an in-home support worker for the elderly.
“I enjoy the work,” she says. “It makes me feel like I have a purpose and I’m being of service to people who need it. Our elderly have so much to give – and often no one to give it to.”
And who knows? Without the Mobilize experience to reset her thinking, Crystal may never have had the courage to pursue this new career.
“Keep an open mind. There are opportunities everywhere, you just have to look for them and study them. Observe the environment around you. And be open to learning about other cultures and other religions – they are far different from what our society actually teaches us.”
Build skills. Gain experience. Travel across America. Make money – and get housing included! With Mobilize, you get seasonal placements where you’ll learn on the job. And you’ll work in incredible locations with lots to do and experience! Get in touch today to find out about our next deployment.
Want to travel across America, gain work experience and make money while doing it? The Mobilize employment program can help you do all that and more. You’ll walk away at the end with references, a strong network – and memories to last a lifetime. Take a look at a Mobilizer who traded in city life for Mobilize:
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Nez attended Wayne State University after graduating high school, and later transferred to Texas A&M University-Commerce to continue his undergrad studies. After years of schooling, Nez was ready for a break, “I was interested in travel! I was tired of being in the city, and I felt that Mobilize would be a great experience for me.”
Although Nez was anxious before arriving at his placement, he was excited for what his Mobilize journey would bring. After moving from Detroit to his deployment at Woods Hole, Massachusetts, this is what Nez had to say about his escape from city life: “I love the peace and quiet of Woods Hole and I was tired of being in the city.”
Since being deployed in the Mobilize employment program, Nez has worked in the restaurant at Quicks Hole Tavern in Woods Hole. In addition to learning a variety of new culinary skills, he’s also had “the opportunity to interact with a lot of people from different cultures. The time spent together and the conversations were some to remember.”
But Mobilize isn’t just about work. It’s about having an amazing experience in a part of America that you’ve never lived in before, with great people who share your workdays – and your downtime.
“My roommate was cool,” says Nez. “Get to know your roommate if you get one.”
Nez offers up two pieces of advice for prospective Mobilizers. First, he says you should “Make yourself at home. You’ll be staying there, so don’t be uneasy.” Second, “Don’t forget to travel!”
Nez says what he’ll take away from his Mobilize experience is the “opportunity to travel the country.” He even says that he plans to tell his future children about this experience one day!
So what’s up next for this Mobilizer? Nez plans on continuing with Mobilize for the fall/winter season and he’s excited to explore a different part of America.
Our employment program is more than just a cool job for a season or two – it’s a chance to meet amazing people, explore America, and gain the experience you need to advance your career. Apply today at www.mobilizejobs.com/apply.
Want to live and work in amazing locations across America, and create memories that last a lifetime? Mobilize is the perfect way to do just that. Mobilizer William headed to New England for his work/travel adventure this past May. Here’s his story:
This Mobilizer hails from beautiful Sunrise, Florida, a city in the Miami metropolitan area. After attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, William worked in telemarketing before discovering the Mobilize employment program. “I wanted to get away and travel, explore!”
William began his Mobilize experience in Woodstock, Vermont, a historic and charming New England town located in the heart of the Green Mountains. Although the start of his placement wasn’t what he expected, William says, “It’s a humbling experience but gratifying. It’s an experience where you can slowly find yourself.”
Since being deployed in Vermont, William has worked at the classic and beautiful Woodstock Inn as a kitchen steward, where he says he has met lots of very friendly people from a multitude of backgrounds.
Woodstock, a pedestrian village surrounded with historic buildings and located in Vermont’s countryside is quite different from William’s hometown of Sunrise. William says that his favorite thing about his placement location is this: “Everything is within walking distance of work. Everyone has been wonderful. It has a great sense of self and community.”
Visit Woodstock on Instagram for more photos of the beautiful area.
During his downtime, William likes to take walks around the town, spend time with the friends he’s made through the program, and enjoy the nightlife Woodstock offers. “My best experience was just hanging out with people from different cultures and having a good time.”
William even had the opportunity to visit Boston, which is only a couple of hours drive from Woodstock.
“You never stop humbling yourself and every situation can be fun if you make it that way,” says William. “Everything will fall into place and you will have a wonderful time.”
If you’re a prospective Mobilizer, William says, “It’s going to be a humbling experience so make the most of each experience. Have fun and meet people.”
Our employment program is all about helping you build skills and gain experience while traveling throughout America. Cool jobs and adventures await! Go to www.mobilizejobs.com/apply.
Lagarius Hicks was part of our first deployment of Mobilizers in America. When he discovered the Mobilize employment program, he traded in his New Jersey roots to work and live in the popular summertime destination of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Here’s a snapshot of his experience:
Get the scoop on Mobilize: Lagarius talked about his experiences in the Mobilize program in this blog post.
Mobilize is a professional, structured employment program that provides Americans with seasonal, paid work across Canada. You work with different employers seasonally, and gain valuable work experience in a variety of roles and locations. Positions are mostly in the restaurant, tourism and hospitality sectors, with new industries being added all the time.
Intrigued by Mobilize? Thinking about applying but unsure about the program? Mobilize is more than just finding a job, it’s about creating a family of friends and a chapter of great memories. Here’s what one of our Mobilizers has to say about his experiences during his work/travel adventure:
This Mobilizer is originally from 
Atlantic City, New Jersey’s resort city on the Atlantic coast. Before joining Mobilize, Lagarius spent five years working as a cook in a high volume culinary environment, but felt unappreciated and longed to advance his skills. That’s when he discovered the Mobilize employment program and traded in his New Jersey roots to work and live in the popular summertime destination of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Lagarius began his Mobilize journey with a placement in Woods Hole, a small New England town located at the southwest corner of Cape Cod. “I was a little nervous the whole way to my placement. I had to take a two hour bus ride from the airport to the place,” says Lagarius.
Although very different to his home city, Lagarius was thankful for the locals that made his transition comfortable. “I like the little town that I am in. There are a lot of locals that make it comfortable.”
Since arriving in Woods Hole, Lagarius has worked in the kitchen at Quicks Hole Tavern. He’s thrilled that the job has given him an opportunity to try new things in his profession, and has allowed him to hone and expand his culinary knowledge.
After just four months of working at Quicks Hole Tavern, Lagarius is now excited about his chosen career path and the future.
Watch the below short video to learn about Quicks Hole Tavern and the encouraging and supportive work environment they foster that sets employees up for success.
When asked about his favorite parts of the program, Lagarius says that it’s “the ability to travel and not have to worry about finding work.” He’s also thankful for “how accessible all the people at Mobilize have been throughout the placement process.”
After spending a summer with Mobilize, Lagarius says that he’s had a lot new experiences, like going on his first-ever boat ride to Martha’s Vineyard. He’s also had a chance to meet a lot of new people, and most importantly, Lagarius says that he’s gained a new outlook on life.
If you still have any doubts about whether you should apply for Mobilize, Lagarius says, “It’s a great opportunity on so many levels. Just do it.”
Lagarius has decided to stay on with Mobilize for the fall/winter season, and can’t wait to see where he’ll be deployed to next!
Build skills. Gain experience. Travel across America. Make money – and get FREE housing! With Mobilize, you get seasonal placements where you’ll learn on the job. And you’ll work in incredible locations with lots to do and experience! Get in touch today to find out about our next deployment.
