Have you considered a nontraditional career?

A nontraditional career means working in a field or pursuing a degree in which the total population is compromised of 25% or less of one gender.

Our Career Pathways Promise

• Connection – Nontraditional students have opportunities to connect with occupational role models.
• Networking – Students develop contacts that can be used for future employment.
• Engagement – Nontraditional students can engage in a gender-minority profession.

Benefits

• Economic self-sufficiency
• Higher wages
• Higher benefits
• Advancement potential
• Job satisfaction
• Broader career opportunities

Student Opportunities

• Studies demonstrate that females in nontraditional careers have the potential for greater earnings than women in traditional roles.
• Working in a nontraditional career field offers exciting options; studies show that a more diverse workforce creates a more productive work environment.

Examples of Nontraditional Careers