Women are making great strides regarding gender equality and equal pay in the workplace. But there are many high-paying, fast-growing fields that young women still may not be aware of as
exciting career options. The U.S. Department of Labor classifies nontraditional careers for women as those in which 25 percent or less of the people working in that particular career are
female. Educational requirements for these rewarding jobs range from apprenticeship training to doctorate degrees. Careers include Business Executive, Architect, Computer Software Engineer,
Chiropractor, Police Officer, Industrial Engineer, Firefighter, Civil Engineer, Construction Manager, and Carpenter, Electrician, and Airplane Pilot. There are also many rewarding careers that
are not traditionally sought-after by male workers. This book features 5 careers in which fewer than 20 percent of males are employed. They include Dental Hygienist, Registered Nurse,
Occupational Therapist, Paralegal, and Special Education Teacher. In each career article, we provide an overview of the career and typical work environments, recommended high school classes and
activities, educational requirements, personal skills, methods of exploring the career while still in high school, tips on landing a job, typical employers, information on the employment
outlook and hot specialties, and contact information for professional associations. The book also features interviews with women and men who have excelled in these careers. They provide advice
to young people who are contemplating careers in nontraditional fields. Other features include photographs and useful sidebars that feature books, websites, fun facts about the field, and other
helpful information.
