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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 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.
80Graduates in 6 Cohorts
91%Employed within 3 months
15Ventures Launched
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2025 Pivot Program Graduation
The Georgetown Pivot Program cordially invites you to the 2025 Pivot Program Graduation! After nine months of dedication and perseverance, we are proud to celebrate the graduation of this year’s exceptional class of Pivot Fellows.
This year’s event will take place in Lohrfink Auditorium on Thursday, June 12 at 11 a.m. ET.
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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.