Students at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta School in Ferguson travel through the valley of ‘dry bones’ to make a connection to the importance of dignity of all human life
Students at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta School use Scripture reflection to make connection to the dignity of human life
Submitted February 3, 2022 | 2:30 PMIn the Old Testament, the prophet Ezekiel is walking with the Lord in a valley of dry bones.

Alice Prince, diversity and inclusion consultant for the North County Federation of Catholic Schools, spoke to eighth-graders at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta School in Ferguson.
Photo Credits: Jacob Wiegand
It’s a stark scene, with the prophet conversing with the Lord, who says He will breathe His spirit into the lifeless bones scattered throughout the valley. The metaphorical story is about God’s creation of a new Israel.Alice Prince knew the vivid imagery of that Bible passage would resonate with students at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta School in Ferguson. Prince, who serves as diversity and inclusion consultant for the North County Federation of Catholic Schools, visited with eighth-graders Jan. 24 for a Scripture reflection, which tied into a theme of human dignity. Prince regularly hosts reflections and discussion groups with schools in the deanery.
“Have you ever felt like the walking dead?” Prince asked. Maybe you’ve felt sad, ashamed, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed. “We have all felt that way, including me,” she said. “But let me tell you how it all changed for me … God took my mess and created a message. My tests became my testimony. My struggles in life became my strengths and my springboards to a better connection with Him.”
God wants a connection with all of us, no matter where we are in life, she said. That’s why it’s so important to understand the dignity of all human life, because we are all created by God.


Alice Prince, diversity and inclusion consultant for the North County Federation of Catholic Schools, spoke to 8th-graders at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta School in Ferguson.
Photo Credits: Jacob Wiegand
Eighth-graders from Blessed Teresa of Calcutta saw that message firsthand at the March for Life last month in Washington, D.C. The annual march draws attention to the reality of abortion — killing God’s smallest and most vulnerable human beings — and bears a pro-life message.It was the students’ first time attending the march as part of the parish’s youth group. In all, four students from the school and two from the parish participated.
“I was amazed at all of the people out there who were there to support life,” Jimmy Appel said. “It was a very amazing experience to march for the unborn children and be part of a movement. I felt like we definitely made a difference.”
While he was shocked at seeing graphic images of aborted babies, Dylan Clark said the imagery conveyed to him the clear picture that abortion is wrong and that we must have a respect for all human life.
God has given everybody special gifts and talents, said Ammoni Arrington. And others need to recognize that includes every human being, no matter how small. “Those children could have had amazing lives, but we will never know because they were aborted,” she said.

 North County Federation
The Federation of Catholic Schools in North County was formed in 2010 as a collaborative effort to increase the viability, affordability and accessibility of quality Catholic education in North St. Louis County.
The federation now includes 15 parishes and seven Catholic schools in the archdiocese’s North County Deanery and facilitates collaboration among the schools with resources and reduces competition among schools for funding and enrollment.
The federation schools and parishes collaborate in four main areas: viability, affordability and accessibility of Catholic education; maintaining and increasing excellence in Catholic identity, academic programs, extracurricular activities and special programs; embracing increased diversity; and achieving greater efficiency and effectiveness by sharing resources.

 Dr. Alice Prince of Pathways United ramps the connection with MSIs and the DOE
(September 27, 2021. St. Louis, MO) – Based on research from the National Academy of Sciences, Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are “America’s Underutilized Resource for Stimulating the STEM Workforce.”  In 2016, over 44% of degrees in science and engineering were awarded to people of color, and this number is steadily growing as the country’s majority position decreases.  Dr. Alice Prince of Pathways United understands this turning point very well and is utilizing her expertise in workforce development and partnership with the Department of Energy using Bioenergy to infuse the economy with highly qualified innovation, tapping into a long history of MSI excellence in science and technology. 
According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, “MSIs are institutions of higher education that serve minority populations.”  Two types of MSIs bear a historical designation to serve specific groups of students: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU). Other MSIs qualify for designation by the U.S. Department of Education through their enrollment and expenditure thresholds—meaning they serve a defined number of students of color and often do so with limited resources.  In alignment with the research of the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Alice Prince is actively seeking HBCU and TCU partnerships and student innovation to catapult the workforce and US Economy.  The Pathways United approach is targeted and direct, “Be intentional. Provide Opportunity. Create Generational Wealth.”
Statistically, a vast majority of MSI students are first generation college students who do not matriculate from wealthy households.  An opportunity to share their technical innovation and scientific discovery with the Department of Energy will generate potential massive funding streams for HBCUs and other minority serving institutions.  Investment in MSIs will create generational wealth building, a highly beneficial community return on investment. “I have always wanted to ensure Black and Brown communities have unfiltered access to resources,'' said Dr. Alice Prince of Pathways United.   
In a review of MSIs’ most promising programs, policies, and practices to support their students, the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Closing the Equity Gap identified a common thread that distinguishes the most successful efforts from other initiatives: intentionality. For purposes of their 2019 report, the committee defined intentionality “as a calculated and coordinated method of engagement by institutions, agencies, organizations, and private investors to effectively meet the needs of a designated population within a given higher education institution. Intentionality in this context translates to the creation of tailored initiatives, policies, and practices that meet students where they are in their college careers academically, financially, and socially, while doing so with cultural mindfulness that moves students toward higher levels of academic achievement and self-confidence.” 
Recall the Pathways United approach, led by Dr. Alice Prince, “Be intentional. Provide Opportunity. Create Generational Wealth.”  The organization is aligned with best practices to advance MSIs and continues to push the envelope for people of color in the bioenergy sector. Any HBCU, TCU, or other identified MSI interested in support provided to fund your lab, technology, or innovation please contact, Pathways United or Dr. Alice Prince directly.
Pathways United is a full-service consulting agency that specializes in workforce, education, and youth programs. The team takes a human-centered approach to help organizations innovate and grow in entrepreneurship, bioenergy, and diversity and inclusion sectors. We use a holistic approach to model the commitment for continued professional growth, including leadership mindset, positive and solution-oriented strategies, data analysis, and reflective thinking.
Pathways United is Hiring!!
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Dr. Alice Prince aggressively targets Black businesses through her work with the US Department of Energy
(September 24, 2021. St. Louis, MO) – According to the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, “The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Business Owners: Evidence of Early-Stage Losses from the April 2020 Current Population Survey,” only 637,769 of the 11,710,360 businesses in the United States in April 2020 were Black owned, which is 5.45% of businesses. Yet, the 42.01 million Black people living in the U.S. at the end of 2019 comprise 12.8% of the total population. With publicly traded companies, the numbers are even more miniscule: of the 3,671 public companies in the U.S. reported by The Wall Street Journal in 2017, merely eight Black-owned companies were found, a disappointing and disparaging 0.002% of public companies.
“From the unknown likes of Alexander Miles who invented the electric elevator doors that automatically open and close and chemist, Percy Julian, who was the first to synthesize the natural product physostigmine and earn 130 chemical patents (lauded for humanitarian achievements) to well known chemist, Madame CJ Walker, and modern day celebrity and astronomer, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Black scholars have been a preeminent authority in science and technology from the beginning. Please be reminded of the contributions of businessmen who share your history and encouraged knowing that you have the capability to do the same,” Dr. Prince affirms new program participants via her company’s virtual lunch and learn series.
The Lunch and Learn Series are workshops hosted within the Pathways United Economic Entrepreneur Impact and Diversity Program, sometimes hosted by Dr. Alice Prince. Topics range from Government Entity Registrations to Accounting and Record Keeping/Auditing and Compliance. Access to the Pathways United Lunch and Learn Series may be found on the company website http://www.pathwaysunited.org and upcoming dates are as follows:
October 1,2021 – 9 am – 10 am
October 22, 2021 – 9 am – 10 am
November 5, 2021 – 11 am – 12 pm
November 12, 2021 – 11 am – 12 pm
December 3, 2021 – 11 am – 12 pm
December 10, 2021 – 11 am – 12 pm
December 17, 2021 – 11 am – 12 pm
As of September 2021, according to Pathways United Senior Entrepreneur Support Specialist, Greta Moore, over 90% of Pathways United participants are labeled African American. Pathways United has created a program which intentionally and aggressively seeks and supports Black businesses with innovation, expertise, and desire to tackle one of humanity’s greatest challenges, a sustainable and thriving environment using clean bioenergy. Dr. Alice Prince is championing a worthy cause for our environment and the workforce.
Pathways United is a full-service consulting agency that specializes in workforce, education, and youth programs. The team takes a human-centered approach to help organizations innovate and grow in entrepreneurship, bioenergy, and diversity and inclusion sectors. We use a holistic approach to model the commitment for continued professional growth, including leadership mindset, positive and solution-oriented strategies, data analysis, and reflective thinking.
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​Several studies have shown that Black women are making great headway in education and in the business world. Despite this, Black women are not receiving the respect and recognition they deserve. Yet, they are not allowing this offense to hinder them and are starting businesses, breaking stereotypes, and inspiring other Black women to follow in their success.
When it comes to Black women entrepreneurs, most people are familiar with names such as Oprah Winfrey who, though born in poverty, went on to become a self-made billionaire by creating a media empire. Yet not as many people know about Corvida Raven, public speaker, tech expert, and entrepreneur. Raven strives to make technology accessible to everyone, particularly those in marginalized groups. With her blog, she conveys her teaching simply and conversationally. Her work has earned her recognition and multiple awards. Essence Magazine named her a Power Player, and she’s the winner of the 2012 Women Interactive Digital Vanguard Award.
Born in the segregated South, Janice Bryant Howroyd didn’t allow adversity to keep her from success. She’s recognized as the first Black woman to found and run a billion-dollar business. Her agency, ActOne Group, provides personnel to big companies and helps companies boost performance. ActOne has branches in almost 20 countries. Howroyd credits her success to her parents and honest business practices. A self-made woman, Howroyd believes in giving back and donates to universities and organizations that serve women and minority populations.
Grammy-winning singer Beyoncé is a powerhouse in the music world and is a household name, but not many know the breadth of success her mother, Tina Knowles has garnered over the years. Knowles is a writer and a fashion designer whose styles flatter different women’s bodies and have been highlighted in many popular magazines. In addition to that, Knowles owns one of the most patronized hair salons in Houston. Finally, as a philanthropist, Knowles is the co-founder of WACO, an organization that helps people find their strength. Knowles is not afraid of speaking about social issues and has done so on her Instagram show.
Check out https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/entrepreneurship/25-black-women-entrepreneurs/#341975 for more information on these women and other Black women who are succeeding in the entrepreneurial world.

​Pathways United, under the leadership of Dr. Alice Prince, received the coveted SBIR Award with the US Department of Energy
(September 22, 2021. St. Louis, MO) - For the second funding cycle in a row, Dr. Alice Prince has received support from the US Department of Energy to do her life’s work, close the wealth gap for disenfranchised communities and create generational wealth opportunities for minority populations. If you’ve glanced at Prince’s career profile, of course, you will find workforce development, innovative youth programming, diversity and inclusion seminars, and Black women in Bioenergy!! All of these accolades and accomplishments resonate with her fundamental call to action, creating opportunities for an underserved population to have an OPPORTUNITY at the table, as “the seat, for most minority populations, is still inaccessible.”
With the first award in July 2020, Pathways United crushed initial goals and markers. The company unearthed extreme interest from minority populations with over 75% being female participants, garnering double minority demographics, but more importantly, showcasing the innovation of people with intellectual property, but no canvas. As of September 2021, according to Pathways United Senior Entrepreneur Support Specialist, Greta Moore, over 90% of Pathways United participants are labeled African American, and of that estimated 90%, 62% of the participants identify as female. The validated metrics from Pathways United are astounding in the energy sector, considering, according to the International Energy Association (IEA.org), women are listed in less than 11% of patent applications related to the energy sector. The energy sector remains one of the least gender diverse sectors and closing this gender gap will be vital as women are key drivers of innovative and inclusive solutions.
Pathways United has created a program which intentionally and aggressively seeks and supports minorities with innovation, expertise, and desire to tackle one of humanity's greatest challenges.
A clean energy transition will require innovative solutions, business models to be adopted, and greater participation from a diverse talent pool. With this latest partnership with the Department of Energy, Dr. Prince is hyper focused on solving this problem of environmental racism while addressing the labor shortage in the bioenergy sector. She fervently believes this lofty goal can be achieved, and is quoted saying, “Investment in a diverse workforce is our country’s renewable energy and resource.”
Pathways United is a full-service consulting agency that specializes in workforce, education, and youth programs. The team takes a human-centered approach to help organizations innovate and grow in entrepreneurship, bioenergy, and diversity and inclusion sectors. We use a holistic approach to model the commitment for continued professional growth, including leadership mindset, positive and solution-oriented strategies, data analysis, and reflective thinking.
http://www.pathwaysuninted.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathways-united/
https://www.instagram.com/pathwaysunited/
https://www.facebook.com/pathwaysunited
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(Saint Louis, MO) Pathways United was awarded a  grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Economic Entrepreneur Impact and Minority Programs to help create and support small minority-owned businesses.  Thirty (30) small businesses and ten (10) HBCUs will be chosen to participate with the criteria of being minority-owned  or operated, and with the requirement that women of color head 50% of the business participants.

The primary objective of the program is to ensure that minority business enterprises and institutions  can participate in the U.S. Department of Energy projects and initiatives. The technical assistance proposed in the project is supercharged support to ensure capacity building in research, development, demonstration, application submission, and other activities within the U.S. Department of Energy.

“I am elated to have a prestigious organization like the DOE as a partner. We are working to ensure people of color are at the forefront of community building, economic empowerment, and have access to information,” Dr. Alice Prince, CEO and President. 

Pathways United will host the Second and Third Virtual Networking Events on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 11 am - 12 pm, and Friday, August 27, 2021 from 11 am - 12 pm respectively.  Register on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/167607882689 or at info@pathwaysunited.org.

About Pathways United:  Pathways United is a full-service education and workforce consultant agency. The team takes a human-centered approach to help organizations innovate and grow. Services include entrepreneurial training, business certification such as Veteran/DBE/Hub Zone/MBE/WBE, and diversity and inclusion training, leadership development, and building program capacity. Dr. Alice Prince is the CEO and President.  

About the Program: Pathways United was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Economic Entrepreneur Impact and Minority Programs to help create and support small minority-owned businesses.  Twenty (30) small businesses will be chosen to participate with the criteria of being minority-owned and with the requirement that women of color head 50% of the business participants. The program has already reached 50% of it’s capacity. 


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Alice Prince announces new hire: HBCU Graduate, Felicia Rogers.
(Saint Louis, MO) Pathways United welcomes Felicia Rogers to Pathways United. Rogers will serve in the capacity as the Entrepreneur Support Specialists for the Economic Impact and Diversity Entrepreneurship Program. Their primary goal is to help create and support small businesses and minority-owned businesses. 
Felicia Rogers is a proud native of St. Louis. She was given a scholarship through the African Methodist Church to attend Morris Brown College, a Historically Black College in Atlanta, Georgia.  The opportunity for a teenager from a low-income family to attend college changed her life trajectory. She now holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting.  Felicia served as an Administrative Professional for the Center for Disease Control, and spent many years servicing over 100 small businesses while working at Blue Cross Blue Shield.  Assisting organizations to navigate the day to day activities of their business is an exciting aspect of her expertise, in addition to her passion for Client Relations and Innovation.  She always strives to provide the utmost quality of service for the people she serves, especially the underserved.  According to Felicia, servicing clients is not just going the extra mile, but the full distance. Regarding innovation, she aims to help think outside the box while discovering the best use for what is already present.  “My ultimate ambition is to help open doors and windows for those I serve, and like myself, change the trajectory of many lives,” Felicia Rodgers.
“Building a team is important. Felicia is an excellent addition because she represents the heart of our community. Felicia Rogers has hit the ground running, and it is an exciting time for our company." Alice Prince, CEO, and President.

About Pathways United:  Pathways United is a full-service education and workforce consultant agency. The team takes a human-centered approach to help organizations innovate and grow. Services include entrepreneurial training, business certification such as Veteran/DBE/Hub Zone/MBE/WBE, and diversity and inclusion training, leadership development, and building program capacity. Dr. Alice Prince is the CEO, and President. 

About the Program: Pathways United was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Economic Impact and Minority Programs to help create and support small minority-owned businesses. 
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Pathways United will host the First Virtual Networking Event on Thursday, September 17, 2020, from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.  Register on Eventbrite  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-impact-and-diversity-entrepreneurship-program-registration-118523293361?ref=estw or our website www.pathwaysunited.org.
 
 
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