NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS
South Pike Career & Technical Center
Nontraditional Students
“Being Different Makes the Difference”
The South Pike Career & Technical Center encourages nontraditional students. I guess you are thinking, “nontraditional students”, yes “nontraditional students”! Let me give you an example when you think of welding, construction, management, and agriculture you immediately think of males. A nontraditional student is a student that is enrolled in a class that is usually stereotyped for males or females. As well, For example, males who are enrolled in childcare or health science classes. Why? The classes are traditional for female students. Our motive is to get you out of your comfort zone, so you can reach your full potential in any aspect of the South Pike Career and Technical Center programs. Now, let’s enroll today as a nontraditional students. You can discuss your options with your parents and inform your high school counselor to enroll you as a nontraditional student!
Thanks,
Amanda Smith
Student Services Coordinator
601-783-0438
Barriers and Issues of Non-Traditional Careers
Many influences occur in the socialization process that serves to limit choices about career options and abilities:
• Lack of information about nontraditional careers and new and emerging technologies career choices
• Gender, race, and ethnic biases in assessment, testing, and counseling
• Lack of proper academic preparation
• Sexual harassment and discrimination in training, job search, and on the job
• Lack of role models in nontraditional careers
• Lack of support and encouragement to pursue nontraditional careers
• Unrealistic expectations and perceptions about jobs
• Limited perceptions of self as wage earner
• Math and technical anxiety
• Lack of self-confidence
• Fear of stereotypes about women in nontraditional jobs
• Lack of life experiences
Examples of Non Traditional Careers
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For Women |
For Men |
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Architecture Automotive Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology Construction and Trades Welding Technology Computer Installation and Repair Drafting/CADD Fire Science Technology Radio and TV Broadcasting Law Enforcement Head Cook/Chef Printing Press Operation Engineering Technology Hospital Administration Manufacturing Technology Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
Accounting Technology Bookkeeper Dental Hygiene Child Care Dental Assistant Fashion Merchandising and Design Executive/Administrative Assistant Teacher’s Assistant Medical Lab Technology Office Supervision Social Work Nurse or Nurse Assistant Interior Design Travel and Tourism Early Childcare Educator/Teacher’s Aide Librarian Legal Assistant/Paralegal Professional |
Non-Traditional
Careers
Definitions
Gender Equity: Providing all persons with the full range of opportunities and benefits, no matter their gender.
Gender Bias: Behaviors that result when we stereotype people on the basis of gender.
Gender Discrimination: Any action that limits or prohibits equal opportunities, privileges or rewards because of gender.
Gender Role Stereotyping: Assuming that men and women have certain interests, abilities, values and characteristics based upon gender.
Nontraditional Career: A nontraditional career is one in which 25 percent or less of a certain gender is represented.
Benefits of Non Traditional Careers
• Advancement Opportunities
• Education/Training
• Flexible Work Hours
• Higher Salary
• Satisfaction in the Workplace
Women in nontraditional jobs typically earn
20%-30% more than women in traditional jobs.
Over a lifetime, women in nontraditional occupations will earn 150% more than women in traditional occupations.
High demand and well paid nursing occupations are nontraditional for males. Today, only 7% of nurses are male.
COMMON CAREER MYTHS:
"Guys can’t be Day Care Providers!"
"Girls are Nurses; Boys are Doctors!"
"Only Guys can be CEOs!"
"Nice girls aren’t Welders!"
"Only Boys make good Chefs!"