A non-traditional career is one in which there is a gender imbalance (where less than 25% of the workers are either males or females). For example, in New York State, men are less than 25% of Registered Nurses; women are less than 25% of police officers.

Why consider a non-traditional career? Those careers can offer:

• Interesting and rewarding employment opportunities
• Higher wages and better benefits
• Opportuinites for advancement
• Increased job satisfaction

Non-Traditional careers for women:
Aviation Science
Business Administration
Computer Support Technology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Electrical Technology
Fire Protection

For Men:
Accounting
Early Childhood Education
Nursing
Paralegal
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