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IT IS YOUR CHOICE!

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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IT IS YOUR CHOICE!

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  1. IT IS YOUR CHOICE!

  2. LIGHTENING!!!

  3. Can you guess?

  4. NONTRADITIONAL CAREERS Is there one for YOU?

  5. Definition of a Nontraditional Career • Any occupation in which women or men comprise 25 percent or less of its total employment.

  6. 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.

  7. Poverty Definition: For a family of 4: $37,700 is considered Functionally poor Division of Workforce Services

  8. Nontraditional Occupations for Women Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006

  9. Nontraditional Occupations for Men Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006

  10. Average wages for occupations for full-time employed women. * $28,805 *Study by National Women’s Law Average wages for occupations for full-time employed men.* $36,085 Men’s and Women’s Wages Compared in 2005

  11. 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?

  12. 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)

  13. National Nontraditional Occupations for WomenAgriculture • Farm Worker • Forestry Technician • Groundskeeper • Heavy Equipment Mechanic • Logger • Meat Processor

  14. Skilled & Technical Sciences • Architect • Brick Mason/Stone Mason • Drafter • Building Inspector • Bulldozer Operator • Cabinet Maker • Crane and Tower Operator • Electrician • Heating, Ventilation, AC • House Painter • Insulation Worker • Plumber/Pipe Fitter

  15. Skilled & Technical Sciences • Carpenter/Millwright • Carpet Layer/Installer • Concrete Finisher • Roofer • Fire Fighter • Park Ranger • Police Officer • Audio-Video Engineer • Broadcast Technician • Cinematographer • Metal and Plastic Processing Machine Operator • Plant & System Operator

  16. Skilled & Technical Sciences • Movie Director • Printing Press Operator • Telephone Installer/Tech • Television Station Mgr • Amored Car Guard • Baliff • Detective • Prison Warden • Sheriff • Barber • Mortician • Industrial Maintenance Technician • Major Appliance Repairer

  17. Skilled & Technical Sciences • Quality Control Technician • Robotics Technician • Sheet Metal Worker • Welder • Air Traffic Controller • Diesel Technician • Furniture Mover • Garage and Service Station Attendant • Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  18. Skilled & Technical Sciences • Aircraft Engine Mechanic • Airline Pilot • Automobile Body Tech • Automotive Tech • Taxicab Drive/Chauffer • Tow Truck Operator • Truck Drive • Ship Captain

  19. Business • Chief Executive Officer • Computer Maintenance Technician • Computer Programmer • Funeral Director • Office Machine Repairer • Controller • Hotel General Manager • Manager • Operations Manager • Parts Sales Worker • Warehouse Manager

  20. Family & Consumer Sciences • Executive Chef • Superintendent • High School Principal

  21. Health Science and Technology • Biomedical Engineer • Dentist • Laser and Optical Technician

  22. Marketing • Aerospace Engineer • Civil Engineer • Mechanical Engineer • Meteorologist • Mining Engineer • Survey Technician

  23. Information Technology • PC Support Specialist • Programming Software Manager • Telecommunication Equipment Technician

  24. 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

  25. Business • Court Reporter • Legal Assistant/Paralegal • Cashier • Fashion Merchandiser • Bookkeeper • Financial Records Processor • General Office Clerk • Travel Agent

  26. Family and Consumer Sciences • Child Care Assistant • Elementary Teacher • Librarian • Teacher Assistant • Dressmaker • Librarian • Community Health Liaison • Social Service Aide

  27. Skilled and Technical Science • Cosmetologist • Hairdresser

  28. Information Technology • Data Entry Operator

  29. Health Science & Technology • Dental Assistant • Dental Hygienist • Diagnostic Medical Sonography • Dietician • Licensed Practical Nurse • Registered Nurse • Medical Records Technician • Occupational Therapy Assistant

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

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  33. Benefits of Nontraditional Jobs to Women • Economic self-sufficiency • Higher wages • Better benefits • Advancement potential • Job satisfaction • Broader job opportunities

  34. Benefits of Nontraditional Jobs to Men • Fulfilling work • Opportunity for adventure • Broader job opportunities • Opportunity for advancement • Job satisfaction

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. What do you do in your classroom/program to foster both genders to enroll?

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