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DXC Dandelion Program


Established in 2014, the DXC Technology Dandelion Program is an initiative designed to build skills and careers for people on the autism spectrum using a programmatic approach that encompasses commercial IT industry teaching and technology related methodologies. Since its inception, the program has established six teams in four states across Australia. The program identifies and trains teams of individuals who deliver services to the Australian Government Department of Human Services, Department of Defence, Department of Home Affairs and ANZ Bank. The program's aim is to offer opportunities for people who are on the autism spectrum and harness their skills whilst also providing a supported training experience that will prepare them for future careers.

 

The Dandelion Program began as an employment program to utilise the skills of people on the autism spectrum in supported work environments that would increase the participation rate of people with autism in the workforce.

 

In Australia, the employment participation rate of people on the autism spectrum is 34%, compared to 53% for Australians with disabilities and 60% amongst partner nations of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Organisations that tried to employ people with autism faced complications and failures, sustainability being the most crucial challenges. DXC’s key to success was to help people build careers in a supported environment instead of simply providing jobs. The Dandelion Program's 92% retention rate surpasses what is typical for people on the autism spectrum.

 

There has been much support from around the world for the Dandelion Program, and DXC has identified and involved a variety of partners in the program to assist, including Cornell University, Harvard Business School, Ivey Business School, La Trobe University, University of Queensland, Autism CRC, University of Haifa and Ono Academic College (Israel).

 

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology helps clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. For more than 60 years, we have successfully guided the world’s largest enterprises and government agencies through successful change cycles.

We take pride in our technology independence and our role as a trusted advisor. Our deep experience gives us a clear and confident vision to help clients navigate the future.

As the world’s leading independent, end-to- end IT services company, we are uniquely positioned to lead digital transformations — creating greater value for clients, partners and shareholders, and presenting growth opportunities for our people. We are among the world’s best corporate citizens.