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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 DC 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.
80Graduates in 6 Cohorts
91%Employed within 3 months
15Ventures Launched
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2025 Pitch Competition
The Georgetown Pivot Program proudly invites you to attend our 2025 Pitch Competition. Please come and support our fellows as they pitch their new venture ideas to a panel of judges and compete for seed funding to support their entrepreneurial ambitions.
This year’s event will take place at the McDonough School of Business on Wednesday, May 7 at 1:30 p.m.
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Annual Report
The 2023 PJI Annual Report highlights the accomplishments of Pivot’s fifth cohort, including their coursework, internships, pitch competition, and graduation. The report also spotlights Pivot graduates’ entrepreneurial and career successes after completing the program.