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Diversity in the WorkplaceMNTC-Spring Job Fair 2010
Who makes up the workplace?
Based on employed Civilian Labor Force 2009
Age, Gender, Race
Total (numbers in thousands)
% of Population (by group)
% employed by population
16-19 years 6,390 4.1 75
20-24 years 14,971 9.7 85
25-34 years 33,298 2.1 90
35-44 years 34,239 22.2 92
45-54 years 36,205 23.4 92.8
55-64 years 22,505 14.6 93.3
65 and over 6,534 4.2 93.5
Largest employers of women
Percentage of women in the workforce?
◦47.4%
Women’s Median Weekly Earnings
◦$657
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Nontraditional Occupation
Any occupation which is
comprised of 75% or more of
one gender.
Top Nontraditional Occupations for Women in 2008US Dept. of Labor, women’s bureau
Architects, except naval 24.8%
Farmers and ranchers 24.4%
Network systems & data 23.7%communications analyst
Security guards & gaming 23.6%surveillance officers
Consider nontraditional careers. . .
Nontraditional occupations span all major occupational groups and provide many options for women and men.
Growth in several sectors of the economy are expected to expand employment in nontraditional occupations.
Strong demand due to projected retirements or career transfers.
Nontraditional jobs are attractive because they generally offer higher entry-level wages and a career ladder.
OAMCTE Scholarship 2010
$1000 Scholarship
Minority students
Enrolling as full-time student
Deadline: Friday, May 7th
Diversity in the WorkplacePresented by Ida Fryhover
Mid-America Technology Center