Delgado to Have Key Role in Workforce Education for New Tech Firm Coming to New Orleans

November 14, 2017

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, has announced plans to establish a Digital Transformation Center in Louisiana, creating approximately 2,000 jobs in New Orleans over the next five years.

DXC’s partnership with the City and State will extend to local educational institutions – including Louisiana State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of New Orleans, and Delgado Community College – to recruit talent, develop technology education programs, and provide ongoing learning and development opportunities for employees. This initiative represents the state’s largest single higher-education investment in a private-sector workforce partnership, seeking to expand the number of degrees awarded annually in computer science, management, and science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM-related studies.

DXC’s Digital Transformation Center will focus on the development, delivery and ongoing support of next-generation digital services and solutions including applications, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and intelligent automation that serve the company’s global clients. The company intends to begin operations in New Orleans in January 2018 at a location in the city’s Central Business District to be finalized soon. Recruiting and initial hiring for available positions will begin immediately.

DXC has established Digital Transformation Centers that align its business and client goals with leading educational institutions in the UK and, most recently, Australia. These centers showcase innovative and evolving approaches in serving clients by drawing on the company’s global experience in digital transformation, leveraging its independent partner network, and creating an environment for the incubation of ideas, learning and development.

DXC Technology was formed in April 2017 by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The company serves nearly 6,000 clients across 70 countries.

“We’re thrilled to become a member of the New Orleans community, and want to thank the leadership of the City of New Orleans and State of Louisiana for their exceptional work in bringing DXC and several thousand jobs to the area,” said Mike Lawrie, DXC Technology chairman, president and CEO. “Our Digital Transformation Center will be a world-class facility in every way. It will be integral to DXC’s strategic growth objectives, deliver transformative next-generation digital IT services and solutions to our clients, and create new opportunities for current and future employees.

“As an established global technology services and solutions leader, we continually seek opportunities to strengthen our leadership and competitive positions and to help clients on their digital transformation journeys. This is a truly exciting opportunity for DXC. We look forward to establishing our local presence and, as a vital partner, contributing to the recognition of New Orleans and Louisiana as leading technology and growth centers.”

DXC Technology will be a sponsor the City of New Orleans Tricentennial, which marks the city’s rich 300-year history and sets the course for its future.

“This is an historic economic development achievement for our state,” Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said. “DXC Technology could not have made a better selection than to choose New Orleans for their Digital Transformation Center, and we embrace the challenge of preparing our best and brightest students for this remarkable opportunity. DXC’s selection of New Orleans represents the rarest and most promising economic development win that Louisiana or any state could hope for. With this project, Louisiana gains a next-generation leader in global technology services, our college graduates will find unprecedented job opportunities at home, and New Orleans will welcome a landmark project to elevate its economy as the city celebrates its Tricentennial next year.”

“I’m thrilled to welcome DXC Technology to the City of New Orleans,” Mayor Mitch Landrieu said. “This newly formed IT services company will create thousands of job opportunities for New Orleanians, adding to our rapidly growing digital economy. DXC Technology’s decision to locate its Digital Transformation Center in New Orleans will no doubt propel our city to a new level of prominence and give rise to additional business attraction in New Orleans. As we approach our city’s 300^th anniversary, I have no doubt that our best days are ahead of us.”

“Today’s announcement is perhaps the most significant win for the people of New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana in a generation," said Monty Sullivan, president, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, which includes Delgado Community College. "Thanks to Governor Edwards, Secretary Pierson and the entire state and local economic development team, we continue the drumbeat of success in growing and diversifying our state’s economy. At the heart of this decision was the commitment by Governor Edwards, his team, and the combined efforts of the higher education community to provide the workforce necessary to ensure success for our newest business partner. We look forward to the partnership."

DXC Technology chose New Orleans following a rigorous selection process over several months involving more than 30 possible U.S. cities. Selection criteria included: Local economic strength, current and future talent availability, population diversity and livability, technology ecosystem, transportation and mass-transit infrastructure, real estate development availability, as well as commitment of the state, city and local educational community to developing a next-generation IT workforce.

Jobs, Recruiting and Educational Partnerships

“DXC cultivates an environment of continuous learning that is critical to the success of our people and the company,” DXC’s Lawrie added. “We are committed to providing employees with experiential, training and educational opportunities that advance job skills and career development. Our partnership with local colleges and universities will be important to our success and will increase the number of graduates and skilled professionals in technology-related fields in the city and across the region.”

In building its local workforce, DXC will hire managerial and technology talent, including experienced professionals with diverse IT skills, technology certifications, and two- and four-year college and university graduates to build its local workforce. Talent recruitment will be supported by LED FastStart^®. Louisiana also will leverage its deep talent base of military veterans and service members. For more information on recruiting events and employment opportunities visit the Louisiana Job Connection website. 

Delgado Faculty Ready to Assist

See a report by WWL-TV News featuring an interview with Krista Lawrence, chair of Computer Information Technology at Delgado.