1. Careers Traditional & Non-TraditionalBy
Mrs. Melba Shanks,
Guidance Counselor

2. A non-traditional career is defined as one where more than 75 percent of the workforce is of the opposite gender -– or conversely where fewer than 25 percent of the workforce is of your gender.

3. There are fewer non-traditional careers are available for men than for women, these careers tend to involve education, health, and service-related jobs.
For women, many non-traditional careers fall into a few broad categories of jobs: labor-intensive, scientific/technical, and supervisory.

4. Non- Traditional Career Paths for Girls
Electricians
Engineers
Film Directors
Firefighters
Veterinarian
Professional Athlete
Police Officer
Judge
Pharmacist

5. Non Traditional Career Paths for Boys
Elementary and Middle School Teachers
Flight Attendants
Hair Stylists
Home Health Aides
Hotel Clerks
Librarians
Maids and Housekeepers
Nurses
Fashion Designers
Social Workers

6. Women Can Be Doctors or Engineers

7. Boys Can Be Hairstylists or Chefs

8. Girls You can Be Airline Pilots Reporters Architects Doctors Lawyers
Carpenters/Construction Workers
Chefs and Head Cooks
Clergy
Dentists
Computer technician

9. Boys You Can Be Bank Tellers Bookkeepers Cashiers Child Care Workers
Clerical/Administrative Support Workers
Cosmetologists
Court Reporters
Dental Assistants and Hygienists

10. The sky is the limit !!!!
Start today looking at a career that interest you by doing the following:
Interview someone in the career field.
Read a book on your career choice.
Look at the education requirements for that career.
Search these career websites: or