A nontraditional career is one in which a single-gender represents less than 25% of the total number of workers. There are nontraditional careers for both men and women. The following videos are great examples of people who have pursued nontraditional careers and why they love their choice.
Check back often as we will add more videos as we discover them.
Women in the Trades
The face of the Building Trades is changing…and now women are an important part of the workforce. Meet women from almost every craft—see what they do and why they love their career in construction.
Men in Nursing
Men represent about 12% of registered nurses. In this video by Cincinnati Childrens’ Hospital, hear from men who love their careers in pediatric nursing.
Variety of Nontraditional Careers
In this video by Southeastern Technical College, you’ll meet a variety of students in nontraditional pathways including electronics, nursing, welding, and accounting.