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Dane County
Job Center
1819 Aberg Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 245-5390
What are NonTraditional Occupations?
Nontraditional occupations for women are defined by the U.S. Department of Labor as jobs
in which 25% or less of the workers are female.
Why is it important to open up NTO for women?
Opening up nontraditional occupations for women simply reflects full and unrestricted
career choice and equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of gender or race. As
one-stop shopping centers for all members of the community seeking employment &
training services, Job Center service networks need to systematically provide ALL
customers with information about and services for the full spectrum of job and career
opportunities.
Advantages of NTO Jobs
Nontraditional jobs offer a variety of advantages. Some of the major rewards include the
following:
- Higher Salary
- Advancement Opportunities
- Benefits
- Occupational "Fit"
- Education/Training
- Work Hours
Would you enjoy ...
Earning 20% - 30% more than traditional women's jobs in a career typically
considered "men's work?"
Doing outdoor, physical, shop, hands-on or mechanical work?
Learning more about FREE programs in the community that help women
explore, prepare for, and enter these careers?
Did you answer "YES " to the above questions?
Then, call Joy Wiggert at (608) 242-4565 to register for a FREE Women in Trades and
Technology Career Information Session
A Women in Trades and Technology Career Information Session is the single point of entry
for all women in the community considering nontraditional employment, training, or
educational options. It is designed to provide women with the information they need to
make their own informed career choices.
| For additional information about non-traditional occupations, browse the following pages: |
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Institute for Women in Trades, Technology, and Science National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) |
This site updated
06/30/2010.
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