Let’s make Manhattan the best place in Kansas for young professionals to emerge and develop professionally and personally.
Hype connects, engages and develops young professionals to encourage a more vibrant, diverse and desirable Manhattan.
Hype carries out its mission through five pillars. Each pillar serves as a focus area for impact, action, and programming. Each pillar is supported by a team (committee), which develops events and programming within the purview of its respective pillar.
Opening doors for university students through community and employer engagement.
Building professional and social connections through interest-based networking opportunities.
Accelerating your career through ongoing professional and personal development and education.
Highlighting the young in young professionals with engaging social and family-friendly events.
Putting new connections and education to work within the community by giving back.
Thank you for your interest in the Manhattan Professional Mentorship Program. This program is EXLUSIVE for Hype members and Spark mentees. Sign up here to be a Hype Member!
Why do young professionals need a mentor?
Mentors kickstart your professional development and kindle growth Mentors help you clarify and set goals while holding you accountable Mentors encourage and empower you in your personal development Mentors expand your network and open up doors to new opportunities Mentors are lifelong friends
We have nearly 50 mentors waiting to connect with YOU! Gain special access to the program with your Hype membership. Through your Hype membership, review mentor profiles, select mentors you might like to be paired with, and develop relationships with diverse and experienced community members to help you reach your full potential. Mentees will be matched with mentors on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent on availability. Matches are being made on an ongoing basis. Email Dena with any questions, to learn more, or for the most updated mentor profiles.
Hype is made possible by the generous business investors who believe that
our community is made better when our young professionals are engaged.
Hype is made possible by the generous business investors who believe that our community is made better when our young professionals are engaged.
In collaboration with the Young Trustees of the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, Hype co-hosted a Non-Profit Happy Hour on April 22 at Colbert Hills. The
“Headed off to work!” This phrase has evolved substantially over the last 12-18 months. Who knew a global pandemic would be the drive for change
March 26, 2021, the HYPE Develop pillar provided part 2 of the online financial planning courses: Tackling Debt, featuring Joshua Schump, a certified Dave Ramsey
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