Pivot Alum Elected to ACLU-D.C. Board of Directors
The ACLU of Washington, D.C. recently announced that Pivot graduate David Schultz (’21) was elected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors.…
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!
In The News
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.
Our Alumni
Pivot Alum Joe Houston Opens Doors to Fitness in Ward 8
Pivot Alum Joe Houston opened his gym, WeFitDC, in DC’s Ward 8 this June.…
Pivot Graduate Tyronda Ferrell Joins Program Team
The Pivot Program welcomes alumna Tyronda Ferrell to the Pivot staff as a full-time Program Coordinator!…
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.…
