Non-traditional Careers

These links offer information for people who are considering non-traditional

careers.  This would include women considering jobs traditionally held by men,

 and men considering jobs traditionally held by women.

Computing Research Association - Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research 

Community building projects, mentoring, and useful links for women going into the computing field.

Identifying the Right High-Wage Nontraditional Employment for You - Work4Women
Are you a woman wondering if you'd like a non-traditional job?  Try some of these assessments, and see if you're a good candidate for non-traditional work.

Men In Childcare Committee - (Part of the California Association for the Education of Young Children)

Discussion board, FAQs and links for men in child care and early childhood education.

National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology, and Science

Organization designed to encourage the entry of women into careers in science and technology. The site offers job boards, discussion groups, plus many resources for teachers of women in nontraditional fields.

American Assembly for Men In Nursing (AAMN) 

AAMN offers forums where men in nursing can discuss factors affecting men in nursing.

Washington Women In Trades

Information on apprenticeships, jobs, and web links for Washington State women interested in working in the trades. 

Women Chefs and Restaurateurs

Among other goals, this organization desires to insure "women equal access to the position, power and rewards offered by the restaurant industry."

Women in Engineering Programs Advocates Network

Information and links about the recruitment and promotion of women in engineering.

Women In Trades

A page of links on women in the trades, compiled by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

WomenTechWorld.org

View education and training information, employment listings, and talk to other women welders, mechanics, and software engineers.  Check employment listings and links to other women-in-technology sites.

Videos in the Library

For videos on nontraditional careers, click here.

Last updated: 9/10/08