Nontraditional Careers
Women
Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you a problem-solver? Does being a member of a team responsible for building or manufacturing a product interest you? Are you a woman who prefers working outdoors? If yes, there are many occupational opportunities that you should consider.
Occupations in the trades involve mostly hands-on applications and translating theory into products. Individuals with this training can work with technicians and engineers to develop products. In addition, careers in the trades may include employment in construction.
Careers in technology involve more application of theory than the trades. Normally technicians require a two-year degree. If you enjoy math and science these occupations may be of interest to you. Industries that employ individuals with this training may include electronics, automotive and manufacturing.
Explore the below WCTC educational programs and respective occupational descriptions (provided by the Department of Labor) to further your knowledge of the array of opportunities that await women who pursue nontraditional careers. For more information, contact the Career Center (262.695.7848).
To provide you the opportunity to further your knowledge of nontraditional careers opportunities for women below are additional websites:
NonTraditional Programs for Women
| WCTC Program Description |
*Occupation Description (Department of Labor) |
| Architectural Drafting/Construction Technology |
Drafters |
| Automotive Technology (GM-ASEP) |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
| Automotive Technology (Toyota) |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
| Bricklaying/Masonry |
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons |
| Carpentry |
Carpenters |
| Automation Systems Technology |
Engineering Technicians |
| Tool & Die |
Tool and Die Makers |
| Automotive Maintenance Technician |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
| Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician |
Automotive Body and Related Repairers |
| Computer Hardware Technician |
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers |
| Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement |
Police and Detectives |
| Facilities Maintenance Technician |
Maintenance and Repair Workers |
| Fire Protection Technician |
Firefighting Occupations |
| Electronics Technology |
Engineering Technicians |
| Emergency Medical Services (EMS) |
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics |
| Industrial Maintenance Technician |
Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers |
| Printing and Publishing |
Printing and Publishing |
| Machine Tool Operation |
Machinists |
| Mechanical Design Technician |
Drafters |
| Metals Fabrication/Welding |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers |
| Apprenticeships |
| Construction Apprenticeships |
| Concrete Finishers |
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons |
| Construction Electricians |
Electricians |
| Plumbing |
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
| Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning (HVAC) |
Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
| Industrial Apprenticeships |
| Tool & Die |
Tool and Die Makers |
| Industrial Electricians |
Electricians |
| Millwright |
Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers |
*Please note that some occupational titles may not be consistent with WCTC program titles.
