In 1997, 59.8 million women were employed. However only 5.7% of those women (3.4 million) were employed in nontraditional occupations.
In this section, Work4Women highlights some of nontraditional occupations that offer the high-wages and the career advancement potential that low-income women need to move out of poverty and remain economically independent.
Learn more about the following high-wage, nontraditional occupations.
The selected occupations are both entry-level and experienced positions in construction, technical, public service and professional fields.
Each occupational description includes information on:
- Training Process and Programs
- Employment
- Career Ladders
- Earnings
- Employers and Unions to Contact
- Women's Support Groups
- Related Occupations
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