Non-Traditional Careers
Careers that are Non-Traditional.
Definition of Non-tradition Careers.
Its an occupation that requires working in a field that has been traditionally dominated by most of the other gender. Jobs like this require post-secondary vocational or technical training.
Non-Traditional Jobs
Occupation /Non-Traditional For...
Pest Control Workers /Women
Theatrical and Performance Makeup Artist /Men
Camera Operators /Women
File Clerks /Men
Middle School Teachers /Men
Tellers /Men
Airline Pilots /Women
Dentist /Women
Maids and Housekeepers /Men
Clergy /Women
Michelle
Works in a construction trade preps program, which needs lot of training and gave her a higher pay. She says "I believe that I am a good candidate for this [work] not only because I have a minor in electrical engineering, but because I am a very hard and dedicated worker. I take my job very seriously and do what needs to be done."
Barb
Working in Keyspan, the largest gas utility in the Northeast as an apprentice technician.
Casie
Graduate of the construction trades prep program. She worked hard for her pay by building sites, and filling roads.
Disadvantages and Advantages of working in a non-traditional career.
Advantages
- Higher pay then a traditional career.
- People in non-traditional jobs get more attention.
- Their impact on society.
Disadvantages
- Negative feelings from co-workers.
- Very demanding.
- Might have little or no support.