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?youHave considered anontraditional careerGeorgia Piedmont Technical College
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Studies demonstrate that females in nontraditional careers have the potential for greater earnings than women in traditional roles
Working in a nontraditional career field can offer exciting options; studies show that a more diverse workforce can create a more creative and productive work environment
Women can earn up to 30% more working in nontraditional jobs
Less than one-third of newoccupations require a four-year degreeDI
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A nontraditional career means...working in a field or pursuing a degree program in which the total population is comprised of 25 percent or less of one gender.
Overview Women Men
Our career pathways
PROMISECONNECTIONNontraditional students have opportunities to connect with occupational role models
NETWORKING Students develop contacts that can be used for future employment
ENGAGEMENTNontraditional students can engage in a gender-minority profession
DID YOU KNOW?Working in a nontraditional career field provides students with the opportunity to learn new methods of interacting with a diverse community of individuals in and out of the workplace.
Careers include...Labor-intensive, science/technology-centric and
supervisory roles
CAREER PATHS> Airline Pilots> Architects> Cabinetmakers> Welders> Carpenters> Electricians > Firefighters> Mechanics> Construction workers
Economic self-sufficiency Higher wagesHigher benefitsAdvancement potential Job satisfactionBroader career opportunities
BENEFITSFulfilling workOpportunity for adventure Broader job opportunities Opportunities for advancement Job satisfaction and much more!
BENEFITS
Careers include...Educational roles, health and
service-related professions
CAREER PATHS> Child care workers> Cosmetologists > Dental assistants > Hygienists > Medical assistants > Nurses> Teachers> Education paraprofessionals and more...
