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Nontraditional Students & Nontraditional Careers

Looking for a career that will pay you more, increase your job security and provide better long range opportunities?

Well.....It Pay$ to choose a Nontraditional Career.

Are you cut out for a Nontraditional Career?

Nontraditional occupations are defined as occupations that have less than 25% of one gender employed in the workforce.

Yes	No	Do you like to take on challenges?
Yes	No	Are you in good physical health and fitness?
Yes	No	Do you need access to health care and other job related benefits?
Yes	No	Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
Yes	No	Do you like to work with your hands?
Yes	No	Have you ever used a power tool?
Yes	No	Can you follow a recipe?
Yes	No	Do you dislike working at a desk all day?
Yes	No	Have you ever fixed anything like a machine or appliance?

If you answered yes to five or more of these questions a nontraditional career might be right for you!

Source: Wider Opportunities for Women, Washington D.C.
Georgia Career Information Systems

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For More Information, Please Contact:

Carly Pryor 706-756-4670
Zelma Jones 706-756-4574

Benefits of nontraditional jobs:

Examples for Women:

Examples for Men: