-- 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