IT IS YOUR CHOICE!. LIGHTENING!!!. Can you guess?. NONTRADITIONAL CAREERS. Is there one for YOU?. Definition of a Nontraditional Career. Any occupation in which women or men comprise 25 percent or less of its total employment. Why Nontraditional Careers?.
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Why Nontraditional Careers? • In 2005, 22.4 percent of all females headed households with children under the age of 18 lived in poverty. • For women, the need for better wages is imperative given the high poverty data regarding women and their families. • The need for workers (women and men) across the nation exceeds the supply of trained workers available.
Poverty Definition: For a family of 4: $37,700 is considered Functionally poor Division of Workforce Services
Why is there such a difference in earnings? • Job interests may be in lower paying, traditional jobs. • Lack of skill preparation in school, i.e. science, math for background understanding. • Lack of skill preparation post high school. • Women in the past have thought they would stay home and raise children. • Additional Ideas?
Nontraditional Pathways for YOUR District MALE FEMALE Business Administrative Support Carpentry Child Development Firefighting Consumer Economics Services Heavy Duty Diesel Family & Human Services Hospitality Services M Interior Design Food Science, Dietetics, & Nutrition Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Dental Assisting Utah Pre-Engineering Plan Medical Assisting Automotive Collision Repair Medical Office Administrative Assistant Automotive Service Technician Nurse Assisting Cabinetmaking/Millwork Pharmacy Technician Law Enforcement Surgical Technician Drafting/CAD Project Lead the Way (National Pre-Engineering Program)
Information Technology • PC Support Specialist • Programming Software Manager • Telecommunication Equipment Technician
National Nontraditional Occupations for MenBusiness • Accounting and Auditing Clerk • Administrative Assistant • File Clerk • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk • Receptionist • Secretary • Bank Teller • Billing Clerk • Billing, Posting Clerk
Business • Court Reporter • Legal Assistant/Paralegal • Cashier • Fashion Merchandiser • Bookkeeper • Financial Records Processor • General Office Clerk • Travel Agent
Family and Consumer Sciences • Child Care Assistant • Elementary Teacher • Librarian • Teacher Assistant • Dressmaker • Librarian • Community Health Liaison • Social Service Aide
Health Science & Technology • Dental Assistant • Dental Hygienist • Diagnostic Medical Sonography • Dietician • Licensed Practical Nurse • Registered Nurse • Medical Records Technician • Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Facts • Both men and women will spend at least 30 to 40 years in the workforce. • Women who pursue male-dominated careers earn 20 to 30 percent more than those who hold jobs traditionally held by women.
The Facts • Most women are not able to be full time homemakers. • There is increased job satisfaction when an individual (man or woman) does what they like rather than what is traditional.
Benefits of Nontraditional Jobs to Women • Economic self-sufficiency • Higher wages • Better benefits • Advancement potential • Job satisfaction • Broader job opportunities
Benefits of Nontraditional Jobs to Men • Fulfilling work • Opportunity for adventure • Broader job opportunities • Opportunity for advancement • Job satisfaction
Barriers to Females in Nontraditional Jobs • Social or cultural expectations • Lack of support from family, friends, teachers, classmates, or coworkers (harassment or isolation) • Limited prior experience • Education and training (lack of math and science prerequisites) • Females usually directed to traditional occupations
Barriers to Males in Nontraditional Occupations • Social or cultural expectations • Lack of support from family, friend, teachers, classmates, and co-workers • Education and training (males usually directed away from traditional female occupations) • Salary (low) • Discrimination and harassment on the job
