Georgetown Pivot Program
A life-changing business and entrepreneurship program for returning citizens.
2026 Pitch Competition Registration Form
2026 Pitch Competition Registration Form
The Georgetown Pivot Program proudly invites you to attend our 2026 Pitch Competition. Please come and support our fellows as they pitch their new venture ideas to a panel of judges and compete for seed funding to support their entrepreneurial ambitions. The Pivot Program is an entrepreneurship and employment-focused professional development program led by Georgetown University in partnership with the D.C. Department of Employment Services. The program, which combines classes in business, entrepreneurship, communications, and financial literacy with internship-based work experience, is designed for returning citizens who see themselves as future changemakers and leaders within their own communities. Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m Location: Georgetown University, Rafik B. Hariri Building, Room 340
Pivot Fellow Celeste Santifer Reflects on Growth, Resilience, and Community
Pivot Fellow Celeste Santifer Reflects on Growth, Resilience, and Community
As part of Georgetown’s Pivot Program, each fellow brings a unique perspective and story into the classroom. These stories shape not only how each individual learns and grows, but also how classmates learn from one another. Celeste Santifer, a member of Pivot Cohort 8, brings warmth, humor, and encouragement wherever she goes. In the classroom, […]
Pivot Graduate Monte Pollard Named to Obama Foundation Leaders USA Program | Pivot Program | Georgetown University
Pivot Graduate Monte Pollard Named to Obama Foundation Leaders USA Program | Pivot Program | Georgetown University
Monte Pollard, graduate of the Pivot Program’s second cohort, was recently named a 2025-2026 Obama Foundation USA Leader. Leaders participate in a six-month, virtual leadership development program that focuses on strengthening skills in values-based leadership, civic engagement and collective action. After graduating from the Pivot Program in 2020, Pollard became the executive director of Changing […]
50-Year-Old Is First in Prison Education Program To Graduate
50-Year-Old Is First in Prison Education Program To Graduate
Pivot Program Hosts 2025 Pitch Competition, Showcasing Innovation and Impact
Pivot Program Hosts 2025 Pitch Competition, Showcasing Innovation and Impact
On May 7, the Georgetown Pivot Program held its annual Pitch Competition, where fellows presented their business ventures to a panel of judges. Winners received seed funding to support the launch and growth of their innovative ideas. This year’s competition featured ventures across a wide range of industries—from home décor to transportation services—reflecting the depth […]
Shannon Sisney's Path to Entrepreneurship
Shannon Sisney's Path to Entrepreneurship
When Shannon Sisney first joined Georgetown’s Pivot Program, she was searching for a job. What she found was stability, confidence, and a way to redefine her future. The program provided her with the tools to rebuild—not just professionally, but personally. Before Pivot, Sisney explained, “I functioned in a state of desperation. Now, for the first […]
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Pivot Program Welcomes Its Seventh Cohort
Pivot Program Welcomes Its Seventh Cohort
The Georgetown Pivot Program recently welcomed its seventh cohort of Pivot Fellows! Over the next nine months, Fellows will participate in an intensive curriculum designed to build expertise in business management, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. This comprehensive program equips returning citizens with the tools they need to succeed in the workforce and achieve their long-term […]
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