What are Nontraditional Careers?
More and more students are discovering that they have the abilities and interests to excel in careers that have previously been considered nontraditional. Nontraditional careers defy traditional gender-based roles.
Why do students consider nontraditional careers?
The answer for some students is simple: the pay and job benefits in traditional
careers meet their economic needs. Nontraditional careers can pay more than
traditional careers, especially for women.
Something to think about…
Advantages of nontraditional careers for women:
- · Higher Salary
- · Benefits (medical, pension)
- · Job Security
- · Job Satisfaction
Some examples of nontraditional careers for women are:
Business, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Law, and Medicine.
- · Better Work Environment
- · Stability
- · Fixed Hours
- · Job Satisfaction
Some examples of nontraditional careers for men are:
Accounting, Health Information Technology, Nursing, Office Technology,
and Early Childhood Education.
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