Nontraditional occupations are defined by the U.S. Department of Labor as jobs in which 25 percent or less of the workforce is female. The list includes:
- Aerospace Engineer
- Agricultural Engineer
- Air Traffic Controller
- Air-Conditioning Mechanic
- Airline Mechanic
- Airline Pilot
- Ambulance Driver
- Announcer
- Appliance Repairer
- Archeologist
- Architect
- Astronomer
- Audio Engineer (TV and Radio)
- Automobile Mechanic
- Banking Officer
- Bellhop
- Biologist
- Boiler Maker
- Bricklayer
- Building Inspector
- Bulldozer Operator
- Business Machine Repairer
- Carpenter
- Carpet Layer
- Cement Mason
- Chemist
- Chiropractor
- City Manager
- Computer Repairer
- Congressional Representative
- Dentist
- Detective
- Diesel Mechanic
- Diplomat
- Drafter
- Drywall Finisher
- Electric Sign Repairer
- Electrician
- Electronic Technician
- Elevator Constructor
- Engineer
- Environmental Specialist
- Exterminator
- Film Director
- Film Set Designer
- Film Soundperson
- Firefighter
- Food Scientist
- Foreign Service Officer
- Forestry Technician
- Funeral Director
- Furniture Mover
- Gardener
- Gem Setter
- Geographer
- Geologist
- Glazier
- Grip
- Ground Radio Operator
- Guard
- Health Service Administrator
- Hospital Administrator
- House Painter
- Industrial Chemist
- Insulation Worker
- Ironworker
- Judge
- Lathe Operator
- Lawyer
- Locksmith
- Marketing Researcher
- Mathematician
- Meat Cutter
- Metal Fabricator
- Meteorologist
- Milkperson
- Millwright
- Motion Picture Projectionist
- Motorcycle Mechanic
- Oceanographer
- Operating Room Technician
- Organ Tuner/Repairer
- Painter
- Paperhanger
- Physician
- Physicist
- Pipefitter
- Plasterer
- Plumber
- Podiatrist
- Police Officer
- Political Scientist
- President of the United States
- Press Photographer
- Printer
- Radio Repair Technician
- Ranger Manager
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Religious Leader
- Rigger
- Roofer
- Service Station Attendant
- Sheetmetal Worker
- Sportswriter
- Stonemason
- Supermarket Manager
- Supreme Court Justice
- Surveyor
- Tailor
- Taxi Driver
- Telephone Installer
- Television Director/Television Lighting Director
- Television Repairer
- Television Set Designer
- Theater Manager
- Tile Layer
- Tow Truck Operator
- Train Conductor
- Truck Driver (Local Delivery and Long-Haul)
- Watch Repairer
- Weatherproofer
- Welder
Here's my question - why do we need such a list today, in an era where women can and do anything their male counterparts can do?
OK, that was a "bait" question. The reason is that there are incentives and special programs available for women who cannot find work in "traditional" role.
Many of these women, who seek to enterr the workforce are underpriveleged, and frankly, need guidance and help to land a job that pays a living wage. (Sound familiar? It should, because that is one of the goals of the Green Jobs Act.)
For many women who are
seeking employment, this list introduces the
possibility of taking a non-traditional job. A book published by Women's Enterprise of Boston, (739 Boylston Street, Boston) entitled "Earning a Breadwinner's Wage" helps women who are looking at ways to approach the job market.
Women heads of households, particularly those that are economically disadvantaged, face unique challenges in finding jobs that will adequately support their families. This book outlines the advantages and disadvantages of non-traditional jobs
compared to traditional jobs, and helps the
reader define her job skills and interests, especially as they relate
to non-traditional jobs. and offers strategies for finding
and landing a non-traditional job.
With the current federal funding available to stimulate job creation, thereshould be no barriers for any woman who wants to work in any job.
