MANCHESTER, UK, March 28, 2023 (Archyde.com) /PRNewswire/ – – Multi-year initiative to expand the tech skills of young people in Greater Manchester and expand the tech talent pipeline
– Supports local government’s strategy to transform Manchester into a UK tech hub
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) and the Manchester United Foundation have launched the DXC Digital Futures Academy, a four-year educational program for secondary school students in Greater Manchester.
By developing key social and technical skills, the Academy aims to support and empower young people to seize opportunities they would otherwise not have access to, improve their career prospects and shape the future of work.
In the first wave, 50 students aged 12-13 will be selected for the four-year educational program. You will acquire technological skills in a number of key areas including automation, big data, virtual reality and security, as well as professional development skills.
The Digital Futures Academy curriculum was developed jointly by the technology experts at DXC, the Manchester United Foundation and local teacher advisory groups. Together they will build the social leaders of the future through mentoring, personal development and hands-on practice. At the end of the program, students receive support to pursue further education, studies, an apprenticeship or employment.
“We are proud to partner with the Manchester United Foundation and leverage our technological capabilities to make a positive impact on local communities,” said Mary Finch, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, DXC Technology. “As part of the Digital At Futures Academy, our colleagues will apply their energy, passion and technical expertise to educate and inspire young people in their academic and professional careers.”
“It has taken a year to build this project and we are now witnessing the start of an initiative that will represent a long-term commitment for the 50 young people involved,” said John Shiels MBE, Chief Executive of the Manchester United Foundation It’s a real collaboration between us, the teachers and DXC, and we hope that by the end of the four-year program, everyone involved will be able to make their own decisions regarding their future path in life.”
DXC is not only the digital transformation partner and shirt sleeve partner of Manchester United, but also the presenting partner of the Manchester United Foundation. In this role, DXC focuses on using technology to educate and inspire a new generation of STEM students. DXC and the Manchester United Foundation will work closely with local authorities, including Manchester City Council, to support the city in its quest to become a technology powerhouse. By providing key skills needed in the technology sector, the Academy will help train more digital talent in the region in the future.
“Manchester has one of the most important digital and creative sectors in Europe. Opportunities for talented young people with tech skills are only increasing,” said Cllr. Bev Craig, Head of Manchester City Council have not seen the benefits of such opportunities to equip them with the skills they need to thrive in key growth sectors in a thriving and inclusive economy.”
The Digital Futures Academy is one of several social initiatives that DXC is running worldwide. In October 2023, DXC announced the expansion of its DXC Dandelion program, which helps neurodiverse people build a career in IT.
Schools participating in the Digital Futures Academy include:
1) Stretford High School, 2) Great Academy Ashton, 3) Middleton Technology School, 4) Manchester Academy, 5) Whalley Range 11-18 High School, 6) Levenshulme High School
About DXC Technology
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global organizations 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 corporations and public sector organizations trust DXC to deliver services that set new standards of performance, competitiveness and customer experience in their IT environments. Learn more regarding how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.
Information on the Manchester United Foundation
The Manchester United Foundation uses football to engage and inspire young people to build better lives and unite the communities in which they live. Dedicated employees provide educational and social programs to help young people make positive life choices.
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Medienkontakte: Jonathan Davies, DXC Technology, Jonathan.davies@dxc.com; Rebecca Mee, Manchester United Foundation, Rebecca.mee@mufoundaiton.org
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