Award-winning DXC Dandelion Program expanded throughout Europe and APAC
LONDON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) a number one Fortune 500 world expertise companies supplier, is increasing the DXC Dandelion Program which helps neurodivergent people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and different neurological situations to construct careers in the IT business.
Following the success of the program in Australia and New Zealand, DXC is now launching the initiative throughout European and Asia Pacific international locations. The United Kingdom will likely be first to launch, constructing on a 12-month pilot, with Bulgaria, Poland and the Philippines to comply with.
Recruitment is now open throughout the new areas with employment alternatives in numerous fields together with knowledge analytics, software program automation, person expertise and cybersecurity.
The DXC Dandelion Program was launched in 2014 in Australia with a give attention to creating employment pathways and careers for neurodivergent people inside the IT business. With no prior skilled expertise required to take part, DXC has made the program accessible to people of all skills with the motivation to work in expertise. In addition to providing employment, DXC supplies contributors with technical and vocational coaching plus skilled assist by specialised consultants.
Michael Fieldhouse, Social Impact Practice Leader at DXC Technology APAC, who’s liable for the DXC Dandelion Program, emphasizes that “neurodivergent individuals often have an extraordinary ability to think visually and to care for details. These are valuable skills, especially in areas of IT such as cybersecurity and data analytics. By creating an equitable and positive working environment, and by providing the right support framework, we are giving participants of DXC Dandelion the best chance to succeed.”
DXC Dandelion Program in Numbers:
- Employment alternatives created for greater than 200 people to date
- 92% employment retention price
- 30-40% improve in the total productiveness of groups which take part in the program
- Recognized by business organizations globally, profitable 17 worldwide awards for its contribution to the growth of socially useful initiatives
- Recognized in the Top-Scoring Companies checklist by the Global Disability Equality Index, attaining a rating of 100% for the firm’s incapacity and inclusion achievements in the final three years
- A pilot of the program started in UK in 2021, offering 15 neurodivergent people with employment alternatives
- Participants have the alternative to work on buyer tasks. For instance, the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the place 4 people are engaged on software program testing and User Experience (UX) as a part of DXC’s contract to assist the Information Management Services 4 (IMS4) program.
Chris Halbard, President of DXC Technology, EMEA, added “As we continue to grow, it’s important that we invest in the communities where we do business and recognize the positive impact of diversity in the workplace. That’s why we are extending DXC Dandelion across Europe and worldwide, helping neurodivergent individuals unlock their unique talents and bring success to themselves, DXC and our customers.”
Cooperation with NGOs
DXC Technology cooperates with non-governmental organizations, foundations and academic establishments which assist to increase the attain and impression of the DXC Dandelion Program and helps figuring out and choosing contributors who may benefit.
“Disparities in employment participation rates for neurodivergent individuals is a global issue that merits our concerted attention,” stated Professor of Disability Studies, Academic Director, Susanne Bruyere, Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, Cornell University ILR School. “Cornell University is pleased to partner with DXC Technology as it further moves the DXC Dandelion Program globally to make information about these targeted neurodiversity hiring initiatives more broadly available through a partnership for an online portal that shares related program information.”
To discover out extra and watch a video about the DXC Dandelion program together with the views of contributors, please go to:
https://dxc.com/uk/en/about-us/social-values/dxc-dandelion-program
The DXC Dandelion Program supplies an surroundings that helps and celebrates the abilities and abilities of neurodivergent people— akin to these with Autism, ADHD or Dyslexia — and helps them construct invaluable abilities to pursue a profession in data expertise. Learn extra about how we’re supporting neurodiversity in the workforce at DXC.com
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps world corporations run their mission-critical programs and operations whereas modernizing IT, optimizing knowledge architectures, and guaranteeing safety and scalability throughout public, non-public and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest corporations and public sector organizations belief DXC to deploy companies to drive new ranges of efficiency, competitiveness, and buyer expertise throughout their IT estates. Learn extra about how we ship excellence for our prospects and colleagues at DXC.com
Aleksandra Andreasik-Binkowska, DXC EMEA, [email protected]
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