Non-Traditional Career
Opportunities for Women and Men

While today's society allows for the freedom to choose any career, there are still many areas for men and women in today's job market considered nontraditional.

A non-traditional career is defined as one where
fewer than 25% of the workforce is of your gender.

There are quite a few benefits for choosing a non-traditional career path.
-The most important benefit is pursuing your own dreams and the satisfaction of
working in the field of your choice.
-Careers which tend to be non-traditional for one gender often experience a shortage
of qualified, trained workers. Therefore, good jobs are available and skilled workers
are in demand.
-Studies demonstrate that females in non-traditional careers have the potential for
greater earnings than women in traditional roles.

NON-TRADITIONAL CAREER PATHS
FOR MEN
Child Care Workers
Cosmetologists
Dental Assistants and Hygienists
Medical Assistants
Nurses

FOR WOMEN
Airline Pilots
Architects
Cabinetmakers
Construction Trades
Chefs
Groundskeepers
Machinists
Mechanics
Printing Press Operators
Welders