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Congratulations Ashley!
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Jeff Komay
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Linda Griggs and Myra Withey
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Patricia Brice
Machine Tool Operation/Technics
Non-Traditional Occupations
Consider a non-traditional occupation. A non-traditional occupation is defined as any occupation in which women or men comprise less than 25% of the workforce. Today, many women and men are breaking down barriers to pursue careers.
Non-Traditional Occupation Publications
NTO Newsletter
Get the latest information on NTO programs and careers at Western. Learn about fellow students who've chosen an NTO program. Get general tips and tricks that will help you be a successful student.
Download the Spring 2010 Newsletter pdf»
NTO brochure
Maybe your dream job is in a place you never dreamed of. Learn more about NTO.
Download Brochure»
Non-Traditional Occupation Resources:
Several online resources exist to help you make an informed decision about selecting a non-traditional occupation.
- DISCOVER is a comprehensive career exploration Web site.
- Career Key offers you a free Career Assessment that links you to the online Employment Handbook.
- U.S. Department of Labor provides employment outlook handbook online, unemployment rates, and wages by occupation.
Don’t let your gender get in the way!
Girls are nurses, teachers, and administrative assistants.
Boys are construction workers, auto mechanics, and firefighters.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
Just because your name is Jenny doesn’t mean you can’t work as a machine tool operator, a computer support specialist, or an EMT. And just because your name is Kevin doesn’t mean you can’t be a paralegal, a dental hygienist, or an interior designer.
At Western, you can be anything you want to be.