Pinkard Youth Institute activities are presented to help youth to develop:

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• Pride in his/her work and achievements

• Self-understanding

• The feeling of positive self-worth, security, and self-assurance

• Skills to think and reason logically

• In doing so, youth will learn how to apply critical thinking, problem

• Decision-making and Ability to make sound decisions.

In summary, it is the goal to enhance their awareness and the need for community service." to get youth to identify their strengths and determine how to utilize them for the betterment of their community.   Solving skills to life situations and recognizing that there are multiple ways and strategies to solve problems.