HYPE goals are aspirational and actionable, and HYPE practitioners work to equip young adults with essential skills for both academic and professional success. A focus on skill development in service to important career goals fosters growth and adaptability in diverse environments that have specific and sometimes changing expectations. HYPE is committed to the development of critical executive functioning skills and strategies to overcome cognitive challenges. Research shows that the development of these key skills and strategies increases the likelihood of persistence in school by 6 times.