Some of the Benefits of Non-Traditional Careers
Salary
Non-traditional careers offer better pay for women and more job opportunities
to choose from for both genders.
Advancement Opportunities
Non-traditional careers usually have established steps for advancement.
For example, in the construction trades workers move from apprentice
to journey worker to or superintendent and so on.
Benefits
In non-traditional jobs that are unionized, wages are usually higher,
and fringe benefits and job protections may be negotiated.
Satisfaction
The greater the range of experience a job offers and the more options
it makes available, the greater the chance for self-satisfaction.
Education/Training
Most non-traditional jobs require specialized skills, which are usually
compensated according to the amount of training or education.
Work Hours
Many non-traditional careers in the skilled trades have potential overtime
pay. Also, these jobs often provide a greater variety of schedules
or shifts to choose from. Pay for evening and night shifts is usually
higher.
For more information:
Alison Greene
Nontraditional and Tech Prep Program
Coordinator
(630) 942-2496
E-mail
