What is Project Alpaca?
If it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a community to help one realize their dream.
Our goal is to help college students from disadvantaged communities build both their portfolios and their confidence in order to pursue their dream careers. With the right resources, we support our mentees to get their first full-time jobs or internships in the industry of their choice (or establish their own business).
In 2021, we became a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.
The Three Pillars Of Success
Project Alpaca is providing students with developmental workshops and dedicated mentors who guide them through their first milestones in establishing their career. Mentees also attend training and exposure events like those at General Assembly and national conferences.
The integrity of the community depends on purposeful interaction across the 3 pillars:
Alpacas: Mentors share their expertise, insights and perspectices with mentees in various ways. They provide group workshops in a wide range of topics. They provide individualized attention and career guidance. They may also offer mentees opportunities to work on creative projects together.
Alpacees: Mentees are our young participants who are at the precipice of their first careers, and are being asked to proactively design a blueprint for this phase of their lives. Participating in Project Alpaca means they are actively training to become a leader. First by being the director of their own career plan, and eventually being recognized by their communities. Project Alpaca evolves as they evolve.
Founders: They were the first architects of the program, connecting the dots between mentors and mentees. The Founders facilitate and maintain the communication between the mentees and the mentors, supporting both pillars to ensure success for Project Alpaca.