Nontraditional CTE Programs

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Nontraditional CTE Programs
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Nontraditional Careers?

• Nontraditional occupations are those for which
  individuals from one gender comprise less than
  25 of those employed in such occupation or field
  of work.

There are opportunities for male and female
students in nontraditional careers.
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Nontraditional Careers Offer

• Higher wages
• Financial security
• Good benefits
• Freedom to pursuea career related tointerests
  and abilities.

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Students Must

• Take advanced courses to prepare for a
  nontraditional career

Develop strong skills in math, science, and
computer technology.
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We MUST. . .

• Introduce ALL students to careers

• Eliminate stereotypes and be aware of biases

• Open doors/Remove barriers

• Provide unlimited opportunities for ALL students

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Nontraditional Careers
CTE Program NT For

• Agriculture Females
• Family Consumer Sciences Males
• Health Science Technology Males
• Information Technology Females
• Pre-Engineering Females
• Trade Technical Females

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Career Growth

• Nontraditional careers often grow at a fast rate
  and have extensive potential for career growth.

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CTE Nontraditional Programs

• In SIX CTE areas

• Agriculture

• Family and Consumer Sciences

• Health Care

• Information Technology

• Technology Engineering

• Trade and Technical

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UTAH Careers in Agriculture

• Plant and Soil Science Farmer, Geneticist, Soil
  and Water Specialist
• Animal Science Rancher, Veterinarian, Animal
  Nutritionist
• Ornamental Horticulture Golf Course
  Superintendent, Greenhouse/Nursery Operator
• Natural Resources and Forestry Range
  Management, Wildlife Management
• Agricultural Mechanics Mechanic, Technician,
  Welder/Machinist
• Agriculture Business Loan Officer, Sales,
  Feed/Seed/Supplies Store Owner/Operator

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Utah Wages Training
Bachelors
On-the-job training
18,928
Masters
40,976
Associates
33,693
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Animal Science

• Less than 7 of people employed in animal science
  are women.

Agriculture
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Nontraditional Career in Agriculture
Success Story
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Tiffany Clegg
Agricultural Education and the FFA gave me a
place to belong. As a freshman, my teacher
encouraged me to set goals which helped me
establish a direction for my life." Tiffanys
family owns Clegg Championship Rodeo, which
provides rodeo livestock for many of the amateur
rodeos in Utah. Tiffany has used many of the
skills she learned in her agriculture classes
right on the job. Majoring in agriculture
communications, at Utah State University,
Tiffanys dream is to work as a commentator at
televised rodeo events.
A graduate from North Summit High School
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Agriculture
Animal Science NT Brochure
Agriculture is a vital industry to Utahs
economy. With 15,000 farms in the state,
totaling nearly 11.6 million acres, Utah
agriculturists produce crops and livestock worth
nearly 1 billion annually. According to the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, students
enrolled in high school agricultural courses are
looking to join a 4.0 billion Utah industry.
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Resources

• Resources for Women in Agriculture

www.wia.usda.gov Information for women in
agriculture provided by theU.S. Department of
Agriculture
www.utahcte.org Giving Students the Edge
www.careers.utah.gov Utahs Career Connection
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UTAH Careers inFamily Consumer Sciences

• Buying and Merchandising Clothing Buyer,
  Fashion Designer
• Early Childhood Development Services Child
  Care Assistant/Worker, Child Care Director
• Family and Community Services Social Worker,
  Social and Human Services Assistant, Family
  Therapist
• Finance Family Financial Consultant
• Food Services Chef, Dietician/Nutritionist,
  Food Stylist, Restaurant Manger
• Teaching Elementary School Teacher
• Visual Arts Interior Designer

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Child Care

• Less than 1 of people employed in preschool and
  kindergarten are men.

Family Consumer Sciences
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Utah Wages Training
On-the-job training
15,808
Bachelors
33,120
In Utah, a child care provider and a social
worker must be licensed.
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Family Consumer Sciences
Child Care NT Brochure

• Watching children grow, enjoy learning, and gain
  new skills can be very rewarding.
• Male child care workers may be few in number, but
  their impact is enormous. Girls and boys both
  need exposure to really powerful teachers who
  happen to be male, who are nurturing and kind and
  care about their development.

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Resources

• Resources for Men in Child Care Teaching

www.naccp.org National Association of Child Care
Professionals
www.uen.org Utah Education Network
www.utahcte.org Giving Students the Edge
www.careers.utah.gov Utahs Career Connection
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Culinary Arts

• Only 19.9 of people employed in the field of
  culinary arts are women.

Family Consumer Sciences
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Utah Wages Training
Long-termOn-the-job training
28,380
Specialized Culinary Training
22,256
On-the-job training
31,200
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Family Consumer Sciences
Culinary Arts NT Brochure

• In 1972, the Culinary Institute of America was
  only 5 female today its 25 female.

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Resources

• Resources for Women in Culinary Arts

www.culinary-careers.org/culinary-information.html
Information resource for education, training,
and jobs in the culinary areas. Hospitality and
restaurant industries.
www.utahcte.org Giving Students the Edge
www.careers.utah.gov Utahs Career Connection
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UTAH Careers in Health Care

• Diagnostic Services Geneticist, Clinical Lab
  Tech., Pathologist, Phlebotomist, Radiologic
  Technologist.
• Therapeutic Services Audiologist, Certified
  Nurse Assistant, Dental Assistant Hygienist,
  Medical Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physician
  Assistant, Registered Nurse, Respiratory
  Therapist, Surgical Technologist
• Support Services Biomedical, Dietician,
  Industrial Hygienist, Services Technician,
  Transport Technician
• Biotechnology Research Development
  Biomedical Chemist, Genetics Lab Technician,
  Micro-biologist, Pharmacy Technician,
  Toxicologist
• Health Informatics Medical Coder, Medical
  Transcriptionist

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Dental Assisting

• Only 14 of people employed asdental assistants
  are men.

Health Care
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Utah Wages Training
20,384
On-the-job training
Associates
69,264
Associates
23,296
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Health Care
Dental Assisting NT Brochure

• In the future, dentist are expected to hire more
  assistants to perform routine tasks.

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Nurse Assisting

• Only 10 of people employed as registered nurses
  are men.

Health Care
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Utah Wages Training
18,096
Certification
Bachelors
46,800
In Utah, an LPN, RN, nurse practitioner and
midwife must be licensed.
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Health Care
Nursing NT Brochure

• Nurses comprise the largest single component of
  hospital staff, are the primary providers of
  hospital care, and deliver most of the
  nationslong-term care.
• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
  health care is the largest and fastest-growing
  industry in the United States, employing over 10
  million workers in more than 200 careers.

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Health Care
Health Science NT Brochure

• Health care is the largest and fastest-growing
  industry in the United States, employing over 10
  million workers in more than 200 careers.

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Resources

• Resources for Men in Health Care

www.hosa.org A student organization whose mission
is to promote career opportunities in health care
and to enhance the delivery of quality health
care to all people.
www.utahcte.org Giving Students the Edge
www.careers.utah.gov Utahs Career Connection
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UTAH Careers inInformation Technology

• Information Support and Services Technical
  Writer, Technical Support, Enterprise System
  Analyst, Database Developer, Database
  Administrator
• Interactive Media Multimedia Developer, Web
  Developer, Web Administrator, 3D Animator
• Network Systems Network Engineer, Network
  Administrator, Telecommunications Technician
• Programming/Software Engineering Computer
  Programmer, Game Developer, Software Engineer

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Computer Programmer

• Only 4.4 of people employed as computer control
  programmers are women.

Information Technology
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Utah Wages Training
Bachelors
53,872
Bachelors
59,696
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Nontraditional Career in Information Technology
Success Story
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Katherine Philipp

• I became interested in multimedia my first year
  in high school when I began taking business and
  computer classes.
• I knew multimedia was the perfect fit for my
  passion for design and for my interest in
  technology and computers."
• Katherine served an internship with the Disney
  College Program at Walt Disney World in Orlando,
  Florida. Her internship was with the Magic
  Kingdom Communications Coordinators office. After
  her internship, Katherine was hired as a
  full-time employee with Walt Disney World.

A graduate of Uintah High School
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Information Technology
Information Technology NT Brochure

• Women in Information Technology
• Computer programmers 24.9
• Computer software engineers 22.8
• Computer control programmers and operators 4.4

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Resources

• Resources for Women inInformation Technology

www.umbc.edu/cwit/ The Center for Women
Information Technology
www.utahcte.org Giving Students the Edge
www.careers.utah.gov Utahs Career Connection
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UTAH Careers in Technology Engineering

• Communications Architectural Drafter, Broadcast
  Technician, Commercial Art Director
• Construction Carpenter, construction Inspector,
  Operating Engineer
• Engineering Civil Engineer, Computer Software
  Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical
  Engineer
• Manufacturing Assembler and Fabricator,
  electrical Engineer, Industrial Engineer,
  Machinist
• Transportation Energy Automotive Specialty
  Technician, Electronic Engineer, Transportation
  Manager

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Utah Wages Training
Associate's
37,440
55,744
Bachelors
Bachelors
65,520
41,600
Associate's
Bachelors
60,528
In Utah, an engineer, professional structural,
must be licensed.
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Engineering Technician

• Only 21.7 of people employed asengineering
  technicians are women.

Technology Engineering
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National Recognitionin NontraditionalCareer
Field Technology Engineering
Success Story
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Camille Wasden

• Camille Wasden, an eighth-grade student at North
  Layton Junior High, placed third in the National
  Aeronautics and Space Administration Student
  Involvement Program for Science and Technology
  Journalism.
• Camille won for a newspaper article she submitted
  about memory foam, a device invented and now used
  by NASA. She was one of 2,860 students who
  submitted an article.
• John Vanderford, area NASA coordinator, presented
  Camille with a certificate and a medallion for
  her accomplishment.

2005 recipient
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Technology Engineering
Engineering NT Brochure

• There is a critical shortage of engineers and
  engineering technologists entering the field at a
  time when technology is reinventing itself every
  few years.
• The variety of specialties can have an engineer
  developing pharmaceuticals for the medical
  profession or designing a sustainable and
  efficient urban infrastructure.

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Resources
Resources for Women in Engineering

• www.swe.org
• Society of Women Engineers

www.awis.org Association of Women in Science
http//quest.arc.nasa.gov Meet the people of NASA
and explore their jobs
www.engineeringsights.org A Sightseers Guide to
Engineering - Nationwide
www.utahcte.org Giving Students the Edge
www.careers.utah.gov Utahs Career Connection
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UTAH Careers in Trade Technical

• Construction Trades Carpenter, Cabinetmaker,
  Building Inspector
• Mechanics and Repairs Electrician, Auto
  Collision Repair, Automotive Service Technician
• Precision Production Trades Architect, Drafter,
  Machine Tool Operator
• Transportation and Material Moving Air Traffic
  Controller, Commercial Pilot, Heavy Duty Diesel
  Operator, Industrial Truck Tractor Operator

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UTAH Careers in Trade Technical

• Communications TV Broadcasting
• Protective Services Firefighter, Law Enforcement
  
• Personal Services Cosmetologist, Travel Agent
• Visual Arts Commercial Photographer, Commercial
  Artist, Graphics Designer

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Automotive Technician

• Only 1.4 of the people employed as automotive
  technicians are women.

Trade
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Trade Technical
Automotive Technician NT Brochure

• The work of automotive technicians and mechanics
  has evolved from simply mechanical to high
  technology.
• New cars today have more computers on board than
  the first spacecraft, and as a result todays
  technicians are diagnostic, high-tech problem
  solvers.

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Automotive Collision Repair

• Only 1 of people employed as auto-motive
  collision repairers are women.

Trade
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Utah Wages Training
Specialized Training
32,000 - 72,000
Specialized Training
33,696
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Nontraditional Career in Automotive Trade
Technical
Success Story
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Amelia Mitchell

• My interest in the automotive industry began in
  high school when I was a class assistant to the
  auto teacher.
• Amelias persistence in pursuing a career in a
  traditionally dominate male field paid off. Prior
  to graduation, from Weber State University, seven
  high profile automotive companies vied to hire
  her.
• Amelia accepted a position with Caterpillar
  beginning at 53,000 per year as a marketing
  representative specializing in truck-engine
  service.

A graduate of Timpview High School
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Trade Technical
Auto Collision Repair NT Brochure
In 2003, 4.5 million automobileswere produced in
the United States. In 1923, 173 new inventions
by women for cars had been reported. Among these
inventions were a carburetor, an electric engine
starter, and windshield wipers.
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Carpentry

• Only 1.6 of people employedas carpenters are
  women.

Trade
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Utah Wages Training
Long-term On-the-job training
32,032
Short-term On-the-job training
17,264
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Trade Technical
Carpentry NT Brochure

• Construction is the second largest employer in
  the country, with nearly 7 million people working
  in construction today.
• Each year, the U.S. adds about 600 billion worth
  of new construction projects.

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Resources

• Resources for Women in Construction

www.abc.org Associated Builders Contractors
www.nawic.org National Association of Women in
Construction
www.utahcte.org Giving Students the Edge
www.careers.utah.gov Utahs Career Connection
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Commercial Aviation

• Only 3.4 of people employed as commercial pilots
  are women.

Trade
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Utah Wages Training
Post-secondary training
42,950
Bachelors
Long-term On-the-job training
89,600
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Trade Technical
Commercial Aviation NT Brochure

• In 2002, about 79,000 people worked as airline
  pilots,copilots, and flight engineers.
• According to the Utah Department of
  Transportation, Utahs airport system creates
  over 106,350 jobs and 2.83 billion in payroll.

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Computer-Aided Drafting

• Only 21.9 of people employed as architectural
  drafters are women.

Trade
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Utah Wages Training
Bachelors
59,590
Specialized Training
33,448
Specialized Training
42,730
Bachelors
48,880
Specialized Training
39,520
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Trade Technical
Architect NT Brochure

• An architectural drafter may specialize as a
  building designer, an independent architectural
  drafter who designs and drafts buildings on
  behalf of a client.

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Electrical

• Only 2.1 of people employed aselectricians are
  women.

Trade
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Utah Wages Training
On-the-job training
38,688
Short-termOn-the-job training
23,712
On-the-job training
45,136
In Utah, an electrician must be licensed.
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Trade Technical
Electrician NT Brochure

• As the population and economy grow, more
  electricians will be needed to install and
  maintain electrical devices and wiring in homes,
  offices, and other structures.

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Electronics

• Only 4.9 of people employed in electronic
  careers are women.

Trade
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Utah Wages Training
Short-termOn-the-job training
23,900
Associates
43,220
69,710
Bachelors
Specialized Training
29,700
ModerateOn-the-job training
28,170
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Trade Technical
Electronics NT Brochure

• Electrical and electronics installers and
  repairersheld about 172,000 jobs in 2002.

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Fire Science

• Only 3.5 of people employed as firefighters are
  women.

Trade
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Utah Wages Training
On-the-job training
27,040
On-the-job training
43,264
51,168
Bachelors
Utah Requires Certification.
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Trade Technical
Fire Science NT Brochure
In Utah, there are 20 women firefighters in 9
departments, including 3 captains and 1 chief.
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Law Enforcement

• Only 12.4 of people employed as police patrol
  officers are women.

Trade
Photo courtesy of Utah Valley State College
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Utah Wages Training
Long-termOn-the-job trainingState Certification
36,410
Long-termOn-the-job training
53,872
Long-termOn-the-job trainingState Certification
35,776
Long-termOn-the-job trainingState Certification
43,680
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Trade Technical
Law Enforcement NT Brochure

• In Utah, opportunities for women are unlimited
  and include patrol officer, bike and foot patrol
  officer, community police officer, detective,
  canine officer, DARE/school resource officer,
  special weapons and tactics, training officer,
  and a variety of supervisory positions.

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Machine Tool

• Only 4.8 of people employed as machinists are
  women.

Trade
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Utah Wages Training
ModerateOn-the-job training
23,504
Long-termOn-the-job training
33,072
Associates andLong-termOn-the-job training
33,280
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Trade Technical
Machine Tool NT Brochure

• Large concentrations of this occupation are found
  in these industries
• Industrial machinery and equipment (37)
• Fabricated metal product (11)
• Services (10)
• Wholesale trade (9)
• Transportation equipment (9)

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Plumbing

• Only 1 of people employed in plumbing are women.

Trade
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Utah Wages Training
Specialized TrainingOn-the-job training
41,142
Short-termOn-the-job training
19,860
In Utah, a plumber must be licensed.
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Trade Technical
Plumbing NT Brochure

• Plumbing, pipefitting, and steamfitting are among
  the highest paid construction careers.

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Welding

• Only 6.8 of people employedin welding are women.

Trade
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Utah Wages Training
Specialized Training
29,486
ModerateOn-the-job training
25,584
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Trade Technical
Welding NT Brochure

• This is a large occupation in the United States,
  employing 446,482 workers in 2000.

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Resources

• Resources for Women in Trade Technology

www.iwitts.com IWITTS is dedicated to integrating
women into nontraditional careers.
www.tradeswomennow.org Tradeswomen Now and
Tomorrow (TNT) A national coalition of
tradeswomen's organizations and advocates
www.utahcte.org Giving Students the Edge
www.careers.utah.gov Utahs Career Connection
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Nontraditional CTE Programs
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Enrollment and Program Completion Barriers
Nontraditional CTE Programs
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General Barriers
Women and men who enter nontraditional employment
fields often encounter a variety of barriers that
my prevent them from staying in training
programs or jobs, or inhibit their career
advancement.
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General Barriers

• Barriers that keep women and men from taking and
  keeping nontraditional jobs.

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Barriers for Women
The primary barriers for women in non-traditional
employment are identified as

• Child care

• Transportation

• Lack of career information

• Sexual harassment

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Myth 1

• Women are in the workforce simply to earn some
  extra spending money.

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Reality

• The majority of women work because of economic
  need. 44 of women in the workforce are the sole
  supporters of their households

Single 24
Divorced 12
Widowed 4
Separated 4
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Myth 2

• Women and men are represented equally in most
  occupations.

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Reality

• Women workers are concentrated in traditionally
  female occupations.

Administrative support 78.9
Retail and personal services 66.1
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Myth 3

• The pay for jobs in which women are traditionally
  employed is about the same as the pay for jobs in
  which men are traditionally employed.

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Reality

• Jobs in which men are traditionally employed
  typically pay 30 more than traditionally female
  jobs.

• Full-time year-round annual earnings of women
  were less than 70 of mens earnings, due in part
  to the concentration of women in low-wage work.

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Myth 4

• Certain jobs are mens work, and other jobs are
  womens work.

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Reality

• Attitudes about which jobs are appropriate for
  men and which jobs are appropriate for women are
  the result of tradition and socialization. The
  vast majority of job requirements are unrelated
  to gender.

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What do you mean Can I TYPE?
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Myth 5

• Blue-collar work or heavy, physical labor is
  nontraditional for women.

• Women are not strong enough to do heavy labor.

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Reality

• Many nontraditional jobs are not as physically
  demanding as housework.

• Low-paying service jobs in fields dominated by
  women (e.g., waitress or nurse) are often
  physically difficult.

• Mechanization has lessened the physical demands
  in many jobs, such as heavy equipment operator.

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Myth 6

• Women do not have the mechanical or mathematical
  aptitude for skilled trade work.

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Reality

• There is no scientific evidence to support a
  difference in the innate ability of women and men
  to perform skilled trade work or to justify
  occupational segregation.

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Reality

• Women have come a long way in their quest for
  equality in the American workplace.

• Opportunities now exist in most professional
  fields, and women have proven their value from
  the highest levels of government to the most
  senior ranks of Fortune 500 companies.

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Reality

• While the amount of uncharted career territory is
  dwindling, there are areas where women continue
  to be under-represented.

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Did you know?

• Women work in only 20 of the 440 existing job
  categories.

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1 BARRIER?

• What is the primary reason women continue to NOT
  enter these fields?

The absence ofrole models and mentors.
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Role Models

• Role models illustrate the benefits of
  nontraditional employment for women such as job
  satisfaction and high self-esteem.

Role models can offer advice and support to women.
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Resources
www.womensworkorg/girls/careers.html Read the
story of a woman in a career field youre
interested in.
www.work4women.org Information for women and
girls about nontraditional careers.
www.wowonline.org Wider Opportunities for Women
(WOW) works nationally and in its home community
of Washington, DC to achieve economic
independence and equality of opportunity for
women and girls.
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Barriers for Men
The primary barriers for men in non-traditional
employment are identified as

• Unsupportive attitudes

• Lack of equity in education

• Workplace discrimination

• Lack of proper training

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Myth 1

• Men are not (or less) nurturing and thus cannot
  make good nurses and teachers.

Photo by Laura Seitz, Deseret Morning News
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Reality

• There are many men who are successful and
  effective in careers like nursing and teaching.

• Nurturing is more a matter of personality and
  skills, not gender.

Photo by Laura Seitz, Deseret Morning News
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Myth 2

• A mans place is in the workforce making money
  and as the breadwinner in the family.

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Reality

• More and more fathers are becoming the primary
  parent for their child(ren).

• With most wives/mothers working full-time,
  fathers now participate more fully in the
  important job of raising their children.

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Myth 3

• Creativity and the arts (music, dance, visual
  arts) are not masculine.

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Reality

• Boys and girls, women and men have equal
  capacities to be creative. Many of the worlds
  most talented and successful artists have been
  men.

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Myth 4

• A man cannot make enough money if he goes into a
  nontraditional career or job.

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Reality

• Men can make a good living supporting themselves
  and helping to support their families in
  nontraditional jobs and careers.

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CONCLUSIONS

• Career choice should be based on abilities and
  interests not gender stereotypes.

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Values and Benefits

• More career options
• Advanced technical skills
• Higher wages
• Increased financial and job security
• Better employment benefits
• Better retirement income
• Flexibility
• Challenging and creative

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Exposure
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Improvement Strategies

• Conduct job/career studies

• Provide parent(s) with information on
  nontraditional programs

• Organize job shadows, internships, guest
  speakers,role models

Photo courtesy of Utah Valley State College,
Women in Technology
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Improvement Strategies

• Avoid late exposure to nontraditional programs

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Improvement Strategies

• Identify nontraditional program areas with
  students through SEOP at all levels
• Improved counseling spend more time with
  student SEOP
• Ensure that every student understands the value
  of a sequence of courses rather than a single
  class

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Improvement Strategies

• Increase participation in math, science and
  technology courses.

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Improvement Strategies

• School assemblies
• Teacher training
• Nontraditional career day

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What does the FUTURE hold?
By 6th grade,an alarming number ofgirls lose
interest in math, science technology. Which
means they wont qualify for most future jobs.
Thats why parents have to keep their interest
alive, in every way we can.
Its her future. Do the math.
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Nontraditional Brochures

• AGRICULTURE
• Animal Science
• FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCES
• Child Care
• Culinary Arts
• HEALTH CARE
• Dental Assisting
• Health Science
• Nurse Assisting

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Nontraditional Brochures
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information
Technology TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING Engineering

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Nontraditional Brochures

• TRADE TECHNICAL
• Architect
• Automotive Collision Repair
• Automotive Technician
• Carpentry
• Commercial Aviation
• Electrical

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Nontraditional Brochures

• TRADE TECHNICAL (continued)
• Electronics
• Fire Science
• Law Enforcement
• Machine Tool
• Plumbing
• Welding

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Contacts
For more information onNontraditional Career
Technical Ed. Programs contact
School Counselors/Advisors
USOE Program Specialists
Nadine Bunnell, USOE CTE Program
Specialistnbunnell_at_schools.utah.gov (801)
538-7858
http//www.usoe.k12.ut.us/ate/nontrad/index.htm