Non-Traditional Careers
Any occupations in which women or men make up less than 25% of the total workforce is considered "non-traditional".
Examples of non-traditional careers for:
Women
- Automotive Service Technician
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Welding
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Electrical
- Electronic Game - 3D Graphics
- Information Technology
- Landscape
- Police Foundations
Men
- Office Administration
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Personal Support Worker
- Practical Nurse
- Respiratory Therapy
- Digital Photography
- Early Childhood Education
- Event Management
- Tourism
Why should you choose a career in a non-traditional field?
Career opportunities -
The demand for skilled workers is on the rise. In the next two decades, it's expected that 40% of new jobs will be in skilled trades and technologies. (Source: Skills Canada)
Earn while you learn -
As an apprentice, you can earn money while training.
Work that you enjoy -
This is the best part… being paid to work in a job that you're passionate about!
TIP: Are you a female student in grades 9-12 and interested in what the trades have to offer?
Check out the Trades & Tech Gala for Girls.