Archive: News
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David Schultz: The Power of Self-Advocacy
David Schultz’s career since graduating from the Pivot Program has brought him right back to the Pivot classroom – where he is guiding and inspiring the next cohort of professionals and entrepreneurs.
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Welcome, Pivot Cohort 5!
Classes are back in session. The Pivot Program kicked off its fifth cohort on Oct. 11. This year, 19 students are enrolled in the nine-month program packed with business and entrepreneurship courses, a three-month internship placement, and the annual business pitch competition — all designed to prepare them to reenter the professional workplace.
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Pivot Program Announces Leadership Changes
Dr. Alyssa Lovegrove has been named Executive Director of the Pivot Program.
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Monte Pollard: A Changed Life and Changing Perceptions
Pivot alumnus Monte Pollard is unstoppable, furthering his education and serving as the Executive Director of D.C. reentry nonprofit Changing Perceptions.
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Increasing employment pathways for returning citizens in Washington, DC
In the “Handbook on the Business of Sustainability,” Alyssa Lovegrove examines best practices and lessons learned in second chance hiring.
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Donald Hines: Catching Up and Going the Extra Mile
In just over a year, Pivot alum Donald Hines has transformed his life by becoming tech savvy, working full time with DC youth, and beginning plans to start a reentry program of his own.
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Deron Webb: Cooking Up Change
Deron Webb shares his experience with Pivot, an internship with Penn Social, and his goal of opening a breakfast food truck.
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Alyssa Lovegrove Brings Pivot to Aspen Ideas Festival
Lovegrove spoke on how second chance hiring and programs like Pivot contribute greatly to reentry efforts.
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Sa’id Abdul-Wahid: Finding Hope Amid Hardship
For Sa’id Abdul-Wahid, the Pivot Program was a source of motivation and hope for his future.
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Anthony Dickey: From Prison Scholar to Pivot Fellow
When he was released from incarceration, Anthony Dickey knew he wanted to continue his education at Georgetown.
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