Gender Does Not Determine Your Career...Consider the Road Less Traveled.
What are nontraditional occupations? Nontraditional refers to occupations or fields of work, including careers in computer science, technology, and other high-skill occupations, for which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25% of the individuals employed in each such occupation or field of work.
Apprenticeships
Women are severely under-represented in the trades. According to area apprenticeship training centers in the area, apprenticeships are the best kept secrets.
Career and Technical Education Services
Contact: Jen Holldorf
Gender Equity Coordinator
Building 1, Lower Level (under the library)
Quad City Campus
6600 24th Avenue
Moline, IL
309-796-5133
Connect with and recruit NTO learners by increasing gender equity awareness, providing diverse educational programs and support.
Connect with the business community by providing leadership in gender representation and equity across all occupations.
Connect internally to educate and demonstrate gender equity.
Gender Equity
Gender Equity provides all persons with the full range of opportunities and benefits no matter their gender.
Other related terms:
Gender Bias: behaviors that result when we stereotype people on the basis of their gender.
Gender Discrimination: any action that limits or prohibits equal opportunities, privileges or rewards to people because of their gender.
Gender Role Stereotyping: assuming that men and women have certain interests, abilities, values, and characteristics based upon their gender.
For more information on gender equity issues visit the resources section of this web-site or contact Diane White, Gender Equity Coordinator, . For Students… Gender does not determine your career....It is important to remember that your career path is exactly that, it is your path. Consider the road less traveled.
Students choose non-traditional occupations for
Higher salary potential
Better benefits
Opportunity for advancement
Increased job satisfaction
Get started! Meet with the Gender Equity Coordinator offering support with…
Nontraditional career information
Mentoring
Referral to services on campus and within the community for career assessment, tutoring, advising, and support
Meet with other students enrolled in NTO programs
Be informed of community and campus NTO activities
Connect with on-line resources to support students pursuing a nontraditional occupation
Supported by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Technical Education Act 1998
Photos Courtesy of: Metro Tech, Oklahoma City, OK; Skills USA-VICA, Leesburg, VA; Black Hawk College, Moline, IL; Tulsa Technology Center, Tulsa, OK; Project Enter, University of Missouri-Columbia
Nontraditional refers to occupations or fields of work, including careers in computer science, technology, and other high-skill occupations, for which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25% of the individuals employed in each such occupation or field of work.
Career and Technical Education Services