DXC Dandelion Program

Embracing the value of integrating neurodiverse individuals into the workforce

DXC’s 2021 Social Impact Practice Report

DXC Dandelion Program Information

About the Program

With the constant demand for new talent and technical skills in the IT industry, today more than ever, organisations are recognising the value and advantages that integrating neurodiverse individuals into the workforce brings.

The DXC Dandelion Program, part of DXC Technology’s Social Impact Practice, provides an environment that supports and celebrates the talents and skills of neurodiverse people — such as those with Autism, ADHD or Dyslexia — and helps them build valuable skills to pursue a career in information technology.

The primary aim of the sustainable program is to create the right environment, with the right support structure, to ensure that neurodiverse individuals are able to build valuable information technology, life, and executive functioning skills, and to learn and grow as employees and in society.

Snapshot of the DXC Dandelion Program

Key components

Unique selection and recruitment process
Pre-assessment workshops
Work experience programs
Organisational change programs
Tailored employment programs:
- 12-month models
- 3-year models
- Various support structures

Ongoing innovation

Independent research studies in collaboration with local and global research partners
Key partnerships with industry organisations
Neurodiversity Hubs established across Australia, designed to build a continuous talent pool

Program partnerships

Associations & industry bodies

Autism CRC
Untapped

Research, education & careers

La Trobe University – The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)
Cornell University
Ro’im Rachok
SAP
NAB

Tools & technology

Life Sherpa
Uptimize

How does the Program work? Find out more

Program benefits

92%

Retention rate

75%

Job satisfaction

30-40%

Improved productivity

80%

Co-workers say the program does not add any additional overhead

60-100%

Additional resources added by customers to expand their programs, after initial success

100%

Customers have offered permanent employment to neurodiverse employees at program conclusion

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