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Overview
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The DXC Dandelion Program
The DXC Dandelion Program provides an environment that supports and celebrates the talents and skills of people on the autism spectrum, helping individuals build valuable skills to pursue a career in information technology.
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For further information about the DXC Dandelion Program, complete our contact form.About the DXC Dandelion Program
The DXC Dandelion Program is an initiative designed to provide people on the autism spectrum with technical, life and executive functioning skills to increase employability and pursue careers in information technology.
Diversity and creativity of thought enables competitive advantage
Neurodiversity program addresses the demand for new talent and competition for resources in the IT industry, and achieves outstanding business results for National Australia Bank, one of the four largest financial institutions in Australia.
DXC Dandelion Program: 2019 in Review
The DXC Dandelion Program continues to change the perception of employers regarding the value of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. Take a look at the highlights that shaped the program in 2019.
DXC Dandelion Work Experience Program
The DXC Dandelion Work Experience Program is a paid work experience program for tertiary students on the autism spectrum. It provides an opportunity to improve their confidence, technical, and team working skills, to increase employability.
Research
On-going, collaborative research initiatives with independent local and global organisations enable DXC to develop evidence-based strategies for supporting individuals on the autism spectrum.
Awards
Over the years, the DXC Dandelion Program has been honoured to receive recognition for its support of individuals on the autism spectrum.
Resources
View resources for the DXC Dandelion Program.
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Upcoming Programs
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Upcoming Programs
Find out more about upcoming programs for the DXC Dandelion Program.DXC Dandelion Program workshops
Upcoming workshop dates coming soon. Register your interest.
DXC Dandelion Work Experience Program
The DXC Dandelion Work Experience Program is a paid work experience program for tertiary students on the autism spectrum. The goal is to provide the opportunity to take part in technical work experience to improve confidence, technical and team working skills, to increase employability. Find out more.
Upcoming program dates coming soon. Register your interest.DXC Dandelion Program Assessment Centre: Canberra
The DXC Dandelion Program Assessment Centre in Canberra is a facility designed to streamline the identification and engagement of individuals on the autism spectrum who have the aptitude and motivation required to undertake roles for DXC and its customers within the DXC Dandelion framework.
Find out more.
Upcoming assessment dates coming soon. Register your interest.
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In the News
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In the News
The DXC Dandelion Program is an initiative designed to build valuable information technology skills and careers for individuals on the autism spectrum. Since its inception, the DXC Dandelion Program has established 11 teams across Australia, and now employs 90+ people on the spectrum in the areas of cyber security, data analytics, software testing and infrastructure automation and monitoring delivering to customers such as the Department of Human Services, Department of Defence, Department of Home Affairs, Department of Industry, Innovation & Science, Department of Social Services, ANZ Bank & NAB.
CONTACT US
We are always looking for more DXC Dandelion Program opportunities. If you are an individual interested in our program, please register here or for further information about the DXC Dandelion Program, complete our contact formDXC Technology, SAP and Untapped Announce Collaboration to Expand SunPork Farms’ Autism and Agriculture Program
DXC will work with SunPork Farms to further develop career paths for people on the autism spectrum across agriculture and regional Australia.
2019 ACS Digital Disruptors Awards: Skills Transformation of Work Teams – Medium award (DXC Dandelion Program)
Skills Transformation of Work Teams award recognises a project that uses innovative ways to change how an organisation provides their services to the consumer.
2019 ACS Digital Disruptors Awards: Young Professional of the Year – Gold Disruptor (Felicia Vozzo)
Awarded to a person under 30 years of age, who has established their career in ICT and has demonstrated excellence and a drive towards professional development.
2019 NAB Supplier Awards: Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability
DXC Technology is proud to announce that the DXC Dandelion Program has won the Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability category at the 2019 NAB Supplier Awards.
DXC Technology Launches Enterprise Centre with Autism New Zealand
The new Enterprise Centre will offer one of the world’s first on-site training and learning facilities aimed at preparing young autistic people for the working world.
DXC Technology to support 3rd Autism@Work Summit in Australia
An event that inspires organisations to recognise the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce and to establish neurodiverse staff hiring initiatives.
Dandelion Program harnesses great value in autistic workers
Michael Fieldhouse, DXC’s Social Impact Practice Leader, reflects on the impetus that drove him to help people on the autism spectrum develop careers in IT. By the Australian Financial Review.
2019 ACS South Australian Young Professional of the Year award (Felicia Vozzo)
Felicia Vozzo, manager of DXC’s Dandelion Program, has won the 2019 ACS South Australia Young Professional award, the first woman to win the prize in its twenty years.
DXC Dandelion Program Selects Life Sherpa SaaS Platform To Assist Neurodiverse Individuals
Platform helps overcome executive functioning challenges and increases long-term employability.
DXC Technology Launches The DXC Dandelion Programme In New Zealand
The launch of the DXC Dandelion Programme in New Zealand builds on past success in helping people on the autism spectrum to establish IT careers.
La Trobe University releases findings of study into the DXC Dandelion Program
In this first study of its kind, La Trobe’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) analysed the mental health and wellbeing of 35 DXC Dandelion participants.
DXC Technology Launches Social Impact Practice
DXC launches a new Social Impact Practice to help the community develop and run programs that benefit individuals and society, with initial areas of focus to include neurodiversity, veterans, disability, indigenous employment and climate change.
Neurodiverse students get a career kick-start at new virtual hub
Macquarie University students with autism, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dyslexia will gain access to employment opportunities and to support at the first university Neurodiversity Hub in New South Wales.
Curtin University and DXC Technology Establish Neurodiversity Hub in Perth
A Neurodiversity Hub that will focus on promoting employment opportunities for students with autism, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression will be established in Perth.
DXC Technology Launches DXC Dandelion Program Assessment Centre At New Office Opening In Canberra
DXC Technology today announced the launch of the DXC Dandelion Program Assessment Centre as part of the opening of its new offices at Brindabella Business Park in Canberra.
DXC Technology And Pymetrics Announce Development Of Neuroscience Games To Help People On The Autism Spectrum
DXC Technology announced the development of neuroscience games with pymetrics, a scientific and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based platform.
DXC Technology Launches DXC Dandelion Program’s Autism Work Experience Course At University Of Queensland
DXC Technology today announced the launch of the DXC Dandelion Program’s autism work experience course at the University of Queensland Neurodiversity Hub.
DXC Technology Joins With ANZ Banking Group For Autism Research
DXC has joined with ANZ Banking Group’s Autism@Work partnership with La Trobe University on research to help autistic people succeed at work.
2018 ISG ANZ Paragon Awards – Impact Awards
DXC Technology is delighted to announce that the DXC Dandelion Program has won the Impact category at the 2018 ISG ANZ Paragon Awards.
2017 ACT Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence and Inclusion in Business Award
DXC Technology is proud to announce that the DXC Dandelion Program was the recipient of two awards at the 2017 ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards.
2017 AAGE Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards - Will Spensley Memorial Award
DXC Technology is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Will Spensley Memorial Award for Innovation in the Graduate Market (private sector) for the DXC Dandelion Program.
2017 AIIA iAwards South Australia Community Services Award
DXC Technology is proud to announce that it has won the Community Services award for the DXC Dandelion Work Experience Program at the 2017 AIIA iAwards for South Australia.
Australia’s First Autism Employment Forum to be Held in Sydney
DXC Technology and corporate sponsors to support Autism@Work Forum on 6 September, showcasing successful neurodiverse workforce employment
News Release: DXC Technology’s DXC Dandelion Program Goes Global through New Online Platform
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Contact Us
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Contact Us
The DXC Dandelion Program is not just about recruiting people with autism. The program is reworking the organisational fabric of DXC and its customers to accept and integrate these individuals, preparing them for the workplace and for a career in IT. Through successfully integrating people with autism into the workforce, organisations can achieve the competitive advantage found with a neurodiverse workforce.
“The DXC Dandelion Program is an example of the potential for collaborative work between private companies and governments to provide employment opportunities to individuals with autism. It is an innovative supported work program designed to provide an alternate pathway to employment.”
Cheryl Dissanayake, PhD, MAPS
Professor and Director of the Olga Tennison Autism Research CentreSpeak to us about the DXC Dandelion Program
We are always looking for more DXC Dandelion Program opportunities. If you are an individual interested in our program, please register here or for further information about the DXC Dandelion Program, complete our contact form
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