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 10^th 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.

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