ASHBURN,
Va., Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - DXC Technology (NYSE:
DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider,
announced its continued commitment to advancing science technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) education through several global
initiatives designed to foster a diverse and inclusive
workplace.
In honor of World STEM Day, DXC is proud to sponsor and
participate in several programs throughout the globe, with the goal
of enhancing STEM talent. As a global leader in IT services, DXC
recognizes that fostering STEM skills is essential for driving
innovation, empowering individuals, and addressing the challenges
of today's digital world. With a global workforce of over 125,000
skilled employees across more than 60 countries, DXC leverages deep
expertise to inspire and mentor young talent, providing the tools
and resources necessary for success in a technology-driven
world.
"To innovate and ideate the best solutions for our colleagues
and clients, we need to set an inclusive and diverse table where
all voices are welcome" said Kristie
Grinnell, Chief Information Officer, DXC Technology and
an advisory board member for STEM For Her. "We believe
having a diverse and inclusive workplace culture is integral to our
success and a foundation for achieving our business goals. We're
committed to investing globally to ensure we're supporting programs
that advance STEM education and access for all."
Among many social impact initiatives focused on upskilling
today's youth for the jobs of tomorrow, DXC has introduced the
following programs across several countries:
- The DXC Digital Futures Academy: Launched by DXC and
Manchester United Foundation, the Digital Futures Academy provides
STEM and personal development training for secondary students,
focusing on key tech skills like VR and coding. Now in its third
year, the program has expanded to Glasgow, supporting students with pathways
into further education and careers.
- The DXC Dandelion Program: An award-winning program
which offers neurodiverse individuals meaningful employment in
technology, while also helping workplaces fill skills gaps in STEM,
particularly in data analytics, software automation and
cybersecurity. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the
program began in Australia and has
since expanded to New Zealand, the
United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Poland, the
Philippines and Italy.
- The Digital Futures Program: A program that aims to
provide refurbished, technology devices, computer literacy training
and hands-on STEM education to communities in need, thereby
supporting self-determination, education and participation in the
digital economy. Together with program partners and customers, the
program has impacted over 24,000 lives in four years across
Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa.
- The STEM Ambassadors Programme: A program that features
volunteers in the UK running STEM-related activities and engaging
with schools.
- Building a Digital Workforce: An initiative to foster
digital literacy and the learning of new skills, particularly in
the area of STEM. DXC works with academic and tertiary institutions
to co-design education curriculums and degree programs where
students gain real-world experience and participate in internships
with the aim of creating employment opportunities and addressing
the skills shortage the in the ICT industry.
- Code Challenges: DXC will sponsor The DXC Code
Challenge in Portugal and
DXC Iberia Codes in Spain
for the fifth consecutive year. These are dynamic STEM programs
tailored to engage students aged 7 to 15 in technology and science
through enjoyable, team-based programming competitions using
platforms like Scratch and MakeCode Arcade.
- Girls in IT: Based in Brazil, the program empowers women aged 17 to
21 with a passion for technology. Designed for high school
graduates that have not yet begun higher education, this 15-month
immersive program offers hands-on training and career guidance,
preparing participants for successful careers in the tech
industry.
DXC's Social Impact Practice is designed to improve societal
outcomes and increase diversity and inclusion through technology
and innovation, while focusing making a sustainable impact to the
wider community.
For more on DXC's many social impact programs, visit here.
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plan set forth in any forward-looking statement can or will be
achieved. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions,
risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those described in such
statements, many of which are outside of our control. For a written
description of these factors, see the section titled "Risk Factors"
in DXC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2024, and any updating
information in subsequent SEC filings. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on such statements which speak only as of the
date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update or
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any events or circumstances after the date of this document or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required
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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 DXC.com.
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