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Pivot Program | Georgetown University 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 D. C. 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.
Applications for the next Pivot Program cohort will open July 1, 2026. For more information, please review the program requirements . 92 Graduates in 7 Cohorts 91% Employed within 3 months 2026 Pivot Program Graduation We are proud to announce that the eighth cohort of the Pivot Program is graduating.
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, these dedicated professionals will complete the program and receive their certificates at a ceremony in Lohrfink Auditorium at the Rafik B. Hariri Building. 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 hours (four days) per week and are coached throughout by the Pivot leadership team. Georgetown Pivot Program Hosts 2026 Pitch Competition Pivot Fellow Celeste Santifer Reflects on Growth, Resilience, and Community Pivot Program Introduces New Introduction to AI Class for the 8th Cohort Georgetown Pivot Program Welcomes Cohort 8 Fellows https://www. youtube.
com/watch? v=T093yt9kka8 The Case for Second Chance Hiring The underlying mission of the Pivot Program is to create greater access to economic opportunity for all individuals with a past criminal record — an estimated 80 million people.
By removing unnecessary barriers to hiring and better preparing justice-involved job seekers for a rapidly evolving employment landscape, employers can tap into an often-overlooked source of talent — and create more vibrant, prosperous communities. The Pivot Program has partnered with the Second Chance Business Coalition to advocate on behalf of returning citizens for more job opportunities.
Pivot Fellow Celeste Santifer Reflects on Growth, Resilience, and Community Pivot Graduate Monte Pollard Named to Obama Foundation Leaders USA Program Pivot Alum Launches WeFit Wednesdays Pivot Program Alum Raashed Hall Reflects on Opportunities After Graduation The 2024 PJI Annual Report highlights the accomplishments of Pivot’s sixth cohort, including their coursework, internships, pitch competition, and graduation.
The report also spotlights Pivot graduates’ entrepreneurial and career successes after completing the program. Applications for the next Pivot Program cohort will open in July 2026. If you’d like to be notified when the application becomes available, please share your contact details here .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals 25 years or older, with a high school diploma or GED, previously incarcerated within the past five years; preference for Washington, D.C. residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows weekly stipend; pitch competition awards up to $3,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Georgetown Pivot Program are due July 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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