Non-traditional Career Paths
What are nontraditional careers?
Occupations or fields of work, including computer science, technology, and other emerging high skill occupations, in which one gender accounts for less than 25 percent of the number of individuals employed. Examples of nontraditional occupations include males in nursing and females in engineering.
What are the benefits of nontraditional careers to MEN?
- Opportunities for advancement in an area of interest
- Fulfilling work
- Opportunity for adventure
- Broader job opportunities
What are the benefits of nontraditional careers to WOMEN?
- Economic self-sufficiency
- Higher wages
- Better benefits
- Physical challenges in many jobs
- Broader job opportunities
- Advancement potential
- Job satisfaction
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