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LONDON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-- Award-winning DXC Dandelion Program expanded across Europe and APAC

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) a leading Fortune 500 global technology services

provider, is expanding the DXC Dandelion Program which helps neurodivergent

individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurological conditions to

build careers in the IT industry.

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Following the success of the program in Australia and New Zealand, DXC is now

launching the initiative across European and Asia Pacific countries. The United

Kingdom will be first to launch, building on a 12-month pilot, with Bulgaria,

Poland and the Philippines to follow.

Recruitment is now open across the new locations with employment opportunities

in various fields including data analytics, software automation, user

experience and cybersecurity.

The DXC Dandelion Program was launched in 2014 in Australia with a focus on

creating employment pathways and careers for neurodivergent individuals within

the IT industry. With no prior professional experience required to participate,

DXC has made the program available to individuals of all abilities with the

motivation to work in technology. In addition to offering employment, DXC

provides participants with technical and vocational training plus professional

support by specialised consultants.

Michael Fieldhouse, Social Impact Practice Leader at DXC Technology APAC, who

is responsible 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 opportunities created for more than 200 individuals to date

   -- 92% employment retention rate

   -- 30-40% increase in the overall productivity of teams which participate in

      the program

   -- Recognized by industry organizations globally, winning 17 international

      awards for its contribution to the development of socially beneficial

      initiatives

   -- Recognized in the Top-Scoring Companies list by the Global Disability

      Equality Index, achieving a score of 100% for the company's disability and

      inclusion achievements in the last three years

   -- A pilot of the program began in UK in 2021, providing 15 neurodivergent

      individuals with employment opportunities

   -- Participants have the opportunity to work on customer projects. For

      example, the UK's Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), where 4

      individuals are working on software testing and User Experience (UX) as

      part of DXC's contract to support 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

educational institutions which help to expand the reach and impact of the DXC

Dandelion Program and supports identifying and selecting participants who could

benefit.

"Disparities in employment participation rates for neurodivergent individuals

is a global issue that merits our concerted attention," said 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 find out more and watch a video about the DXC Dandelion program including

the views of participants, please visit:

https://dxc.com/uk/en/about-us/social-values/dxc-dandelion-program

About the DXC Dandelion Program

The DXC Dandelion Program provides an environment that supports and celebrates

the talents and skills of neurodivergent individuals— such as those with

Autism, ADHD or Dyslexia — and helps them build valuable skills to pursue a

career in information technology. Learn more about how we are supporting

neurodiversity in the workforce at www.DXC.com　

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical

systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and

ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The

world's largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy

services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer

experience across their IT estates. Learn more about how we deliver excellence

for our customers and colleagues at www.DXC.com　

Aleksandra Andreasik-Binkowska, DXC EMEA, a.andreasikbinkowska@dxc.com

SOURCE: DXC Technology Company