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Pivot Program | Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Who We Are Toggle sub-navigation Close this sub-navigation Georgetown Student Involvement How It Works Toggle sub-navigation Close this sub-navigation Employer Partners Toggle sub-navigation Close this sub-navigation Host a Pivot Intern Toggle sub-navigation The Case for Second Chance Hiring News Toggle sub-navigation Close this sub-navigation Georgetown Student Involvement The Case for Second Chance Hiring 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. 92 Graduates in 7 Cohorts 91% Employed within 3 months 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 hours (four days) per week and are coached throughout by the Pivot leadership team. This year’s internships will run from Monday, March 9, 2026 , through Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
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 Georgetown Pivot Program Celebrates 12 Graduates, Presents Inaugural Award https://www. youtube. com/watch?
v=T093yt9kka8 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 .
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