Nontraditional Careers
In spite of what you may think, there's no such thing as a "man's job" or a "woman's job." Skill requirements don't have a gender, so why should jobs?
Nontraditional Careers for Men and Women
Nontraditional occupations are those that are dominated by one gender or the other. Occupations that are nontraditional for women are at least 75 percent male; occupations that are nontraditional for men are at least 75 percent female. View this list to explore careers and expand your options.
Skill Sets in Nontraditional Careers
Did you know that Registered Nurses use skills a lot like the ones used by Civil Engineers? Or that the skill requirements for Construction Managers are a lot like the skill requirements for Meeting and Convention Planners? Skill requirements don't have a gender.
Test your nontraditional knowledge. Take our quiz to see how much you really know about nontraditional employment. Warning: some of the answers may surprise you!
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
STEM is short for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math— and it is a growing cluster of careers. Although many STEM occupations are male-dominated, some are female dominated and others are an even mix of men and women. This section offers tips, resources, and links for women considering STEM careers.
Nontraditional Career Resources
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