Pivot Program Alum Raashed Hall Reflects on Opportunities After Graduation
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
Seeking Spring 2025 Internship Hosts
The 15-week internship experience is an integral part of the Pivot Program curriculum. As interns, Pivot Fellows work with their hosts for a total of 32 hrs (4 days) per week, and are coached throughout by the Pivot leadership team.
This year’s internships will run from Monday, March 10, 2025 through Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Apply now!
Alumni News
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.
