Georgetown Pivot Program Celebrates 12 Graduates, Presents Inaugural Award
Georgetown Pivot Program
Launched in 2018, the Georgetown Pivot Program is a professional development program for career-oriented individuals who have previously been incarcerated. Through rigorous classroom training and hands-on work experience, Pivot Fellows discover potential vocational paths and develop the skills needed to succeed in both the workplace and as leaders in their communities. The Pivot Program, designed in partnership with the D.C. Department of Employment Services, also works closely with employer partners and the business community to advance hiring practices that are more inclusive of people with past convictions.
Applications for the next Pivot Program cohort will open in July 2026. If you’d like to be notified when the application becomes available, please share your contact details here.
92Graduates in 7 Cohorts
91%Employed within 3 months
15Ventures Launched
For Employers: Partner with the Pivot Program
Are you interested in becoming a Georgetown Pivot Program Hiring Partner? Employer partners can work with Pivot in two ways: by hosting a fellow for a 15-week spring internship, and by hiring a graduate of the program into a permanent position.
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The 2024 PJI Annual Report highlights the accomplishments of Pivot’s sixth cohort, including their coursework, internships, pitch competition, and graduation. The report also spotlights Pivot graduates’ entrepreneurial and career successes after completing the program.