What is a Nontraditional Career?
Nontraditional occupations are jobs in which men or women comprise less than 25 percent of a field of work or occupation. Female Nontraditional careers are occupations in which less than 25 percent of individuals employed are female.
Why choose a nontraditional career?
Nontraditional careers can mean higher wages, financial security, good benefits, demand for skilled workers, and freedom to pursue careers related to interests and abilities.
These occupations are considered nontraditional for women:
- Architectural technology
- Auto body collision
- Automotive service technology
- Civil engineering
- Computer programming
- Computer and network technology
- Computer network security
- Construction electricity
- Construction management
- Criminal justice
- Diesel equipment technology
- Electrical line worker
- Fire service preparation
- Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration
- Marine engine technology
- Mechanical design and detailing
- Outdoor power equipment and snowmobile technology
- Plumbing technology
- Web development
More Resources:
Nontraditional Occupations for Women in Minnesota with Projected High Demand/High Pay (2018-2028)
For stories of local women in non-traditional careers please see the January 2016 issue of River Valley Women,“Do Different! Non-Traditional Careers for Women group encourages women to explore options outside the box.” Please click here to read the article.
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