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 percent of 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.
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
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Women |
Men |
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Airline Pilots |
Child Care Workers |
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Architects |
Cosmetologists |
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Cabinetmakers |
Dental assistants |
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Welders |
Hygienists |
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Carpenters |
Medical assistants |
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Electricians |
Nurses |
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Mechanics |
Teachers |
| Construction workers |
Education paraprofessional |
Benefits
- Economic self-sufficiency
- Higher wages
- Higher benefits
- Advancement potential
- Job satisfaction
- Broader career opportunities