Archive: News
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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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Georgetown Pivot Program Celebrates 2022 Graduates
The fourth cohort of the Georgetown Pivot Program walked the graduation stage on June 30.
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Pivot Fellows’ Entrepreneurship Skills Shine at Pitch Competition
Pivot Fellows showcased their business plans to a panel of judges at the annual Pitch Competition.
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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.
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Amber Crowder: Destigmatizing and Humanizing Stories of Incarceration
With her social media following and business, Amber Crowder is creating safe spaces for her community.
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