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Less Traveled Nontraditional Careers
Adapted from “Taking the Road Less Traveled ll”
MAVCC
IITaking the Road
Any occupation in which women
or men comprise 25% or
less of its total employment is
considered nontraditional.
AWARENESS
Definition of Nontraditional Occupation?Occupations or careers may be nontraditional based on a history of gender stereotyping, segregation and discrimination in the workforce. For the purposes of this resource the term “nontraditional” is used to refer to the gender underrepresented in an occupation.
AWARENESS
Women
Examples of a Nontraditional Occupation for Women and Men
Men
AWARENESS
For women, the need for better wages is imperative given the high poverty data regarding women and their families.
Workforce and economic development is critical as the need for workers across the nation exceeds the supply of trained workers available.
For individuals, a nontraditional occupation could be a better career fit when considering job skills, personal interests and lifestyle.
Why Nontraditional?
AWARENESS
Why Nontraditional? Average wages for the top 20 leading occupations for
women and men.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Household Data Annual Averages, Table 39 Median weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary workers by detailed occupation and sex. Available at www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat39.pdf
Women$33,176 Annually
Men$41,496 Annually
Women’s earnings were 80% of men’sSource: Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau. Available at www.dol.gov/wb/factsheets/Qf-laborforce-07.htm
AWARENESS
Both males and females can face roadblocks when pursuing a nontraditional career.
Roadblocks hamper success and self-satisfaction.
Students are more likely to complete a program if there are at least 3-5 students of the same gender enrolled in that class.
Roadblocks Males and Females May Experience in Nontraditional Occupations
AWARENESS
Social/cultural• Socialization to traditional gender roles• Lack of support from family, friends, and classmates
or coworkers• Lack of self-confidence• Lack of gender role models
Common Roadblocks for Both Males and Females
AWARENESS
Common Roadblocks for Both Males and Females
On the Job• Discrimination in hiring, firing, promotion, layoffs
• Lack of facilities to accommodate gender
• Isolation and sexual harassment in the workplace
• Lack of union support in some trade areas
• Lack of support services such as transportation to class or child care
AWARENESS
Social/cultural• Perception that men aren’t caring• Perception that men who choose
a nontraditional career aren’t masculine
• May be less opportunity for advancement
SalaryMany nontraditional occupations for men have low salaries.
Other Roadblocks for Males
AWARENESS
Social/culturalMany women have limited experience with tools and mechanical operations, so they are hesitant to enroll in a course where they feel unprepared or behind their peers.
Other Roadblocks for Females
Education and Training• Lack of prerequisite classes in
math and science• Lack of support services for
child care
AWARENESSREVIEW
Benefits of nontraditional occupations
• Social and economic benefits• Employer benefits• Individual benefits• Educator benefits
AWARENESSREVIEW
Roadblocks males and females may experience
Males and females face many of the same roadblocks when pursuing a career in a nontraditional occupation. Types of roadblocks include: • Social/cultural• Education and training• On the job• Salary