Tony McCright: Entrepreneur, Reentry Leader Opens Doors
A 2020 graduate of the Pivot Program, Tony is supporting reentry initiatives across the country and uplifting his own community.
Georgetown Pivot Program
The Georgetown Pivot Program provides formerly incarcerated individuals with leadership and professional development through business and entrepreneurship. Designed in partnership with the DC Department of Employment Services and delivered by Georgetown faculty, the Pivot Program is a one-year transition and re-entry program that blends academic work and supported employment.
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Applications close August 15, 2022
50 Fellows
fellows have graduated from the Pivot Program
97%
of graduates are employed
9
active entrepreneurship ventures
36
employers have hired Pivot graduates
Our Alumni
Pivot Alumni Spotlight: Lakina Edwards
Lakina Edwards turned her Pivot internship into a permanent position at LINK Strategic Partners.
Pivot Graduate LaTasha Moore Joins Leadership Team
LaTasha Moore joined the Pivot team in a full-time position after graduating from the program in 2021.
Pivot Alumni Spotlight: Antonio Arnett
At American Prison Data Systems, Antonio Arnett is building his professional career and serving incarcerated people.
Our Partners
The Pivot Program works closely with our employer partners to identify opportunities for second chance hiring and set our Fellows and graduates up for success in their careers. As a founding member of the Second Chance Business Coalition, Pivot is a leading resource for employers committed to inclusive hiring of returning citizens.
Our 2021-2022 Fellows
Maya Moore 
Anthony Dickey 
Deron Webb 
Donald Hines 
Joe Houston 
Muhammad Al-Mahdi 
Mustafah Muhammad 
Sa’id Abdul-Wahid 
Amber Crowder
“Every day, I take away as much as I can to improve my skills and learn more about who I am.”
Maya Moore
