Cohort 6 graduates in just ten days! 🎓Hear some reflections from our Fellows on what the last nine months of hard work has meant to them. ❤️ ✨

Congratulations to our 2024 Pivot Pitch Competition winners! 🥳 ✨ Your hard work paid off! We are proud of the success of all our competitors and their fantastic pitches!

It’s that time of year again — the 2024 Pitch Competition is here! 🥳 Join us on Wednesday, May 1 at 1:30PM on Zoom to see the illustrious Fellows of Cohort 6 pitch their ventures to a panel of judges and compete for seed funding! ✨ Register at georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/regist….

📢 Last call for Pivot intern hosts!

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a Pivot Fellow this spring, please email us at pivot@georgetown.edu by Friday 1/19.

📢 We're looking for employers to welcome a Pivot intern to their team this spring! Work with our excellent Pivot Fellows and expand second chance hiring practices at your organization.

More info ➡️ pivot.georgetown.edu/for-employers/… #SecondChanceHiring

2023 was an outstanding year for the Pivot Program! Swipe to see just some of the successes that made 2023 so special for our Fellows and alumni. As we move into 2024, we look forward to another great year! 🥳💙

In the Negotiation Works course, Pivot Fellows become cousins, managers, landlords, and friends as they practice navigating tough situations and resolving conflict. Learn more about the class at pivot.georgetown.edu/?p=4089&previe…!

We are so thankful for the network of support that makes Pivot possible. 🌟 ♥️ Celebrate #GivingTuesday this year with a gift to support formerly incarcerated professionals and entrepreneurs.

Donate at tinyurl.com/Give-to-pivot!

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Alyssa Lovegrove and Tyronda Ferrell! 🥳

@ACLU_DC recently announced that Pivot graduate David Schultz (’21) was elected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. Read more about how he plans to use his platform to advocate for returning citizens here:
pivot.georgetown.edu/news/pivot-alu…

Pivot is proud to receive the Training & Employment Partner Award from @DOES_DC in recognition of our outstanding successes in the past year! Thank you so much to DOES and everyone whose support makes Pivot possible! ♥️✨

Today we welcomed the 6th cohort of the Georgetown Pivot Program! We're so excited for the newest group of Fellows to begin their journey with Pivot.

@msbgu @DOES_DC

Work with us! We are looking for a full-time staff social worker to join our team! 🌟 Head to linkin.bio/georgetownpivo… for more information.

FOUR DAYS left to apply for the next cohort of the Georgetown Pivot Program! 🌟

Come visit Pivot at our final Open House tomorrow! 🤩

Interested in becoming a Pivot Fellow? Join us at one of our open houses this August for more information and help with an application!

Hear some inspiring words from 2023 Pivot graduate Alexis Green’s graduation speech! ⭐️ Apply for the next cohort of Pivot Program Fellows today!

Check out some footage from our joyful graduation ceremony! 🎓🥳 Congratulations again to the Pivot graduating class of 2023 — we are so proud of you!

A huge shoutout to the family and friends of Pivot! ♥️🫂 Your support is such an important part of the Fellows’ success! We appreciate you!

We’re still reeling over the dazzling graduates of Cohort 5! 🤩🥂 To read more about graduation, head to pivot.georgetown.edu/news/georgetow….

This could be you! Apply for the next Cohort of Pivot Fellows on our website by August 25. ⭐️

Applications are now open for the next cohort of the Georgetown Pivot Program! If you are a returning citizen interested in building your professional career or starting a business, apply today!

➡️ pivot.georgetown.edu

@DOES_DC @ORCA_DC

We are elated to announce that Pivot alumna Tyronda Ferrell has joined the Pivot staff as a full-time Program Coordinator! To read more, head to pivot.georgetown.edu/news/pivot-gra…!

Congratulations to our superstar graduates of 2023! 🥳🎓We are so proud to have been a part of your journeys, and we are ecstatic to see the successes in store for your futures! ♥️ Way to go, Cohort 5!

A huge thank you to our fabulous Intern Hosts of 2023! 👏🏼 We are so grateful for the contributions you have made for our Fellows, program, and reentry efforts in our community. Keep up the good work! ✨

Congratulations to our wonderful Pivot alum Joe Houston on the opening of his new gym, WeFitDC! 🎉 Read more about the grand opening and new space at pivot.georgetown.edu/news/pivot-alu…!

Take a sneak peek inside Bloom, Georgetown Pivot Program alum Amber Crowder's upcoming bar and restaurant!

“I feel like I have accomplished something huge in my life,” said Tyronda Ferrell after winning this year’s Pivot Pitch Competition.

Learn more about this year's event and see all the pitches at pivot.georgetown.edu/news/pivot-fel…. Congrats again to all of the participants!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Pivot Pitch Competition! 🎉♥️ We are so proud of the hard work and fantastic pitches that made today a success, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for your ventures!

Fellow Spotlight 🌟 After three months at Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures, Alexis reflects on how her internship has transformed her experience as a Pivot Fellow and as a professional.

Join us for our annual Pitch Competition and end of year showcase on Thursday, June 15 at 1:30PM on Zoom! ✨ We’re so excited to share what our Fellows have been working on for the past few months and hope to see you there! Register at georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Fellow Spotlight 🌟 For Shana, Pivot opens the door to a new future. Along with her internship at @lafayetteholdco, she’s passionate about writing poetry & creating organic haircare. Through Pivot, Shana has gained “the confidence I need to live the life I was destined to live.”

Happy Second Chance Month from the Pivot Program team! 🌟

Thanks to a generous clothing donation from our partners at @apparelfootwear, our Fellows will be starting their internships in style! For more, head to pivot.georgetown.edu/news/clothing-…

Congratulations to the Pivot Fellows for starting their internships! Over the next three months, the Fellows will get hands-on work experience at area businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits leading up to graduation. Read more: pivot.georgetown.edu/news/pivot-fel…

@msbgu @DOES_DC

In their personal finance course, George and Joy Comer prepare Pivot Fellows to manage their money — and the tough decisions that come with it. Read more about their unique approach: pivot.georgetown.edu/news/pivot-fel… @msbgu

Eaton Corporation is one of Pivot's internship partners making a difference through second chance hiring. For our Fellows, an internship can open the door to a new career and new start.

Pivot is #hiring for an Administrative Coordinator!

The Administrative Coordinator will work closely with the Pivot leadership team, engage with alumni, and maintain the program's resources database. Click here to apply: georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgeto…

Fellow Spotlight 🌟 Pivot is more than just a nine-month program, it’s building a support network that will last a lifetime.

Join companies like @DICKS Sporting Goods, @Deloitte, and the @verainstitute in hosting a Georgetown Pivot Program intern! Reach out to us by Jan. 27 at pivot.georgetown.edu/for-employers/…

Does your organization want to explore second chance hiring? Hosting a @Georgetown Pivot Program Fellow as an intern is a great first step! Contact us by Jan. 27 to be considered for this year’s spring internships: ow.ly/agqR50MqnYj
@SecondChanceBiz @DOES_DC @msbgu

For formerly incarcerated citizens, the barriers to reentry are high. The @Pivot_Program's Alyssa Lovegrove and Pietra Rivoli share how education, workforce development, and second-chance hiring programs can help improve outcomes for justice-involved citizens.

For Maya Moore, a background check has always gotten in the way of her professional career. Despite the hurdles she’s faced, she is using the entrepreneurial skills she learned in the @Pivot_Program to chase her passion for music and pursue her goals.

Muhammad Al-Mahdi began the @Pivot_Program after 22 years in prison with very little tech skills. Today, he’s working on data science and AI at Deloitte, proving that returning citizens are capable of succeeding in any industry.

Today is #GivingTuesday! Thank you to all of our donors and institutional partners. Your support makes invaluable opportunities possible for Pivot Fellows. Interested in giving to Pivot? Visit our website! #secondchances #reentry

Take a look back at all we've had to celebrate this year in our new annual report!

Thanks to @msbgu Dean Paul Almeida, Vice Provost for Education Rohan Williamson, Associate Professor George Comer, and Joy Comer for spending time with the Fellows today! #HoyaSaxa

The newest Pivot Fellows on Georgetown's Main Campus today! #HoyaSaxa

Pivot classes are back in session! Today we welcomed our fifth cohort of Pivot Fellows. We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead!
@georgetownpji @msbgu @DOES_DC
#secondchances #reentry

We're thrilled to announce that @AlyssaLovegrove has been named Executive Director of the Pivot Program! Crystal Francis and LaTasha Moore are also expanding their leadership roles and are now our Associate Director and Assistant Director!

Alumni Spotlight 🌟 2020 Alum Monte Pollard is doing big things. Not only is he the Executive Director of the D.C. reentry nonprofit, Changing Perceptions, he is also furthering his education at Georgetown and in culinary school. To read more, check out pivot.georgetown.edu!

Here’s some #MondayMotivation from our 2022 Graduation keynote speaker @jwhitelikes ✨ “Seek the opportunities in life, and when they are not available to you, I encourage you to create them.”

Fellow Spotlight 🌟 From working while incarcerated at a law library, to an advocacy internship with @leagueofcities, Mustafah Muhammad dedicates himself to justice, leadership, and community engagement. To read more on Mustafah’s story, head over to pivot.georgetown.edu!

Fellow Spotlight 🌟 In just over a year, Donald Hines has transformed his life by becoming tech savvy, working full time with @TFCCCares, and beginning work on his own reentry program. To read more about Donald’s journey, head to pivot.georgetown.edu!

Last day to apply to be the next member of the Pivot Class of 2023! 🚨 Apply at pivot.georgetown.edu!

T-minus THREE more days before applications close for the Pivot class of 2023! ⏰ Head over to pivot.georgetown.edu to apply!

Congratulations to our wonderful alum Tony McCright on serving as a @HalcyonInspires Fellow and leading the BLTN Collective, which combats gentrification by supporting residents in underserved areas through the home ownership process. We couldn’t be prouder of you! 🎉

ONE WEEK LEFT before applications close for the Pivot class of 2023! 🗓 Apply at pivot.georgetown.edu!

Check out our incredible staff, alumni, and partners representing pivot at community events hosted by @Curethestreets and @DC_CSOSA 🌟 Apply for our next cohort at pivot.georgetown.edu!

Applications are now open for the Pivot Class of 2023! ✨ Apply today!

Fellow Spotlight 🌟 Deron Webb was instrumental in helping Penn Social launch its new coffee shop, Little Penn. From his hands on work in the restaurant industry, Deron has been able to start his plans to open a breakfast food truck. To read more, check out our website!

Way to go, Cohort Four! 🎉 Reply below with congratulations and your advice for the Pivot graduating class of 2022!

#reentry

Pivot alum Talib Shakir of the Mount Vernon Community Improvement District is presenting awards at their Annual Membership and Board of Directors Meeting today!

Got the diploma… this is my moment! ✨ Cohort Four, we could not be prouder of you!

#reentry

Pivot Program team and alumni at the Returning Citizens Day event! #dcreentry #returningcitizens

Pivot’s very own @AlyssaLovegrove brought us to the stage of @aspenideas and discussed how second chance hiring and programs like Pivot support reentry and benefit employers! To watch the full panel, check out our website linked in bio.
#AspenIdeas #Reentry #SecondChances

Fellow Spotlight 🌟 When the @georgetownpji Prisons Scholars Program began at the D.C. Jail in 2018, Anthony Dickey was one of the first students to sign up. After coming home, Dickey knew he wanted to continue his time as a Hoya through the Pivot Program.
pivot.georgetown.edu/news/anthony-d…

We are now accepting applications for the next cohort of the Pivot Program!

Congratulations to our 2022 Pivot Fellows on their graduation yesterday! We are so proud of everything you have accomplished this year, and we can’t wait to see the great things we know are in store for your futures. You did it, grads!

Officially graduates! Congrats to Pivot Cohort 4 and the Class of 2022 🎉 #hoyasaxa

@msbgu @georgetownpji

Fellows walking across the stage for their big moment 🌟

@msbgu @georgetownpji

It’s #graduation day! We’re so excited to celebrate our Fellows as they take their next step as professionals and entrepreneurs. Congratulations!

Alyssa Lovegrove will be speaking at #AspenIdeas on June 29, to discuss how programs like Pivot are helping formerly incarcerated individuals re-enter society, grow their leadership and professional skills, and build their careers. Follow @aspenideas to join the conversation.

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Pivot #PitchCompetition, and to all the Fellows who presented their business plans! Read more about the winning ventures: pivot.georgetown.edu/news/2022-pivo… @msbgu @SecondChanceBiz #entrepreneurship

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Pivot #PitchCompetition! These Fellows impressed the judges with their unique ideas, thorough business plans, and impressive presentations. We're so proud of all the Fellows for their hard work! #reentry #Entrepreneurship

Our final pitch comes from Maya Moore! A lifelong musician herself, Maya introduces her #startup idea for WildChild Records, a record label and community for independent musicians.

Noting the lack of healthy and affordable grab-and-go breakfast options, Pivot Fellow Deron Webb pitches his idea for Pattie Mae’s Omelette Bar, a breakfast food truck serving up his grandmother’s recipes. #entrepreneur

Building on his experience as a personal trainer, Pivot Fellow Sa’id Abdul Wahid pitches his #startup concept for A Warrior’s Way, a training program incorporating both exercise planning and nutrition advice.

Pivot Fellow and #entrepreneur Amber Crowder pitches her inclusive bar and gathering space for queer people of color on the H Street Corridor.

Pivot Fellow Muhammad Al-Mahdi is sharing his #startup venture idea for Already in Motion Towing Co., offering towing services and parking lot management to residential and commercial property owners.

Pivot Fellow Mustafah Muhammad is pitching his idea for Hybrid Elevation #Reentry House (HERH), a halfway house and individualized transitional living model for returning citizens. #pitchcompetition

With his #startup idea 1140 Music Alliance, Pivot Fellow Anthony Dickey aims to serve as a springboard for aspiring musicians and create a supportive community of artists.

Pivot Fellow Joe Houston is up first, presenting his idea for We Fit Ninja, a #ninjawarrior gym in DC! Joe is also the founder of @WEFITDC, which provides health and wellness classes to underserved neighborhoods in the District. #Entrepreneurship

We're kicking off the 2022 Pivot Program Pitch Competition! Our Pivot Fellows are sharing their business venture ideas for a chance to win startup funding. Join us at: ow.ly/Y5Zi50JtLpO #pitchcompetition #startup @msbgu

Don't forget to register! The 2022 Pivot Pitch Competition will be taking place virtually on Thursday, June 9. Come support our graduating Fellows!

RSVP here: georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

@msbgu @georgetownpji #entrepreneurship

Join us on June 9 for the 2022 Pivot Pitch Competition! At this annual event, our Fellows showcase their unique venture ideas to a panel of judges. Click here to RSVP for the virtual event: georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

@georgetownpji @msbgu #Entrepreneurship

Fellow Spotlight 🌟 Amber Crowder is the founder of the Been Down Project, a platform through which she endeavors to destigmatize and humanize what it means to be incarcerated. Amber has found particular success on TikTok, where she has over 30k followers. pivot.georgetown.edu/news/amber-cro…

Last Thursday, Dr. Crystal Francis and Tyrone Walker of Pivot’s leadership team facilitated a fireside chat on the importance of second chance hiring! @ActionMaryland @georgetownpji
#mcapconnect2022 #nationalvolunteermonth #actionmaryland #secondchances

Fellow Spotlight 🌟 As a Fellow with the Georgetown Pivot Program, Muhammad Al-Mahdi has swiftly acquired a wide range of technological skills, preparing him to reenter the workplace in a tech world. Click the link below to read more about his story:
pivot.georgetown.edu/news/fellow-sp…

Congrats to George Chochos for receiving @Georgetown's Patrick Healy Graduate Fellowship! George previously worked with the #PivotProgram as assistant director of program management and is the first formerly incarcerated student to earn the fellowship.

georgetown.edu/news/5-healy-f…

The Pivot Program connected with @Georgetown alumni at John Carroll Weekend 2022 in Nashville, TN! The panel "Creating Pathways for Returning Citizens" featured @msbgu prof and Pivot executive director Pietra Rivoli, program manager Crystal Francis, and Pivot grad Tyrone Walker.

Last week, the @WhiteHouse released a proclamation of support for second chance hiring. @POTUS recognized that second chance hiring is the “best strategy to reduce recidivism” and said his administration is “committed to a holistic approach.” #secondchances

@GeoffDawsonDC @PennSocialDC The design thinking process provides a framework for bringing a business idea to fruition. It has three main stages: Hear, create, and deliver. The Fellows used these steps to develop their creative ideas in today's presentations.

Happening now: The Pivot Fellows are giving their annual Design Thinking presentations! This year, @GeoffDawsonDC, the owner of @PennSocialDC, a successful local sports bar, is interested in expanding the bar into a 24-hour community hub. He's turning to our Fellows for ideas.

Fellow Spotlight🌟: Before joining the Pivot Program, Joe Houston was already a CEO. Joe founded WEFITDC in 2020 to address health disparities in the District. Get to know Joe at: pivot.georgetown.edu/news/pivot-fel… @georgetownpji #secondchances #reentry

We are so excited to celebrate the publication of Being Present, written by @Georgetown prof Jeanine Turner. Jeanine has been on our Pivot faculty since the first year of the program, and her work with our Fellows has been transformative for them. #PivotFaculty @jmwturner

Is your company looking to take steps toward second chance hiring? If so, consider hosting a Pivot intern this Spring! This is a great opportunity to meet our current Fellows and tap into the great talent of returning citizens. Click here to learn more: pivot.georgetown.edu/for-employers/…

The Pivot team wishes you a healthy and happy holiday season!