The Program

We accept applications to join our career mentorship program every Spring. Please check back for updates.

What does the Project Alpaca program look like?

• A 9-month long program that is tailored to each cohort. We meet weekly in the city for professional development workshops. See past workshops here for a better sense of our curriculum.

• We host networking events for Alpacas and Alpacees to have fun and get to know each other. Most importantly we want Alpacees to get comfortable with networking.

• Alpacees work collaboratively on portfolio-building projects that aim to develop solutions to complex problems.

From the program, an Alpacee will:

• Gain confidence by understanding their strengths and weaknesses better

• Learn transferable skills from hands-on professional development workshops

• Learn employable skills from training projects

• Become more comfortable at social networking events

• Build a resume, LinkedIn profile, and portfolio to prepare for job applications

• Receive coaching on job interviews and throughout their application process

• Meet mentors and other Alpacees in our supportive and inclusive community

Here are some expectations to make the Project Alpaca experience meaningful:

• Be present. We expect close to full attendance.

• Be willing to learn from their paired Alpaca/mentor.

• Be active in social events and portfolio-building projects.