Non-Traditional Careers
Definition of non-traditional careers.
The term non-traditional careers refers to jobs that have been traditional filled with one gender
Non-Traditional careers
Agriculture;Continuous mining machine operations-Women
Construction;Brick masons-Women
Arts;Broad cast technicians-Women
Business;File clerks-Men
Education and training;Elementary school teachers-Men
Finance;Tellers-Men
Government;Civil engineers-Women
Health Science;Dentists-Women
Hospitality;Dishwashers-Women
Human services;Clergy-Women
Images of Three successful people in Non-Traditional Careers
Sarah Palin
Famous Governer
Mary Ellen Weber
Female Astronaut
Marcia Anderson
Female General
Why these three women are successful
Sarah Palin- Famous for being one of the only women to run for president and is also a governor in Alaska and most governors are male.
Mary Ellen Weber-She was one of the very few female astronauts to land on the moon.
Marcia Anderson-Is a general in the U.S. Military and hardly any women even make it to the military much less a general.
Three disadvantages to working in a non-traditional career
- Finding mentors/role models
- Gaining support from family/friends
- Obtaining necessary work skills
Three advantages to working in a non-traditional career
- Salary
- Job satisfaction
- Opportunity to learn