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Non-Traditional Careers

A non-traditional career is one in which more than 75% of the positions are held by members of the opposite gender. For women this often means higher than average lifetime earnings compared to earnings from jobs traditionally held by women. In addition, increased freedom and better fringe benefits make starting a non-traditional career appealing to women.

Special Tuition Assitance Programs

To encourage a balance of male and female students in the various program of study, tuition waivers may be awarded to students in programs that the College has determined are customarily dominated by members of the opposite gender (non-traditional majors).

Eligible majors for female students (Priority will be given to students in these majors):

•  Automotive Mechanics (AMT)
•  Auto Body Repair and Painting (ABRP)
•  Carpentry (CARP)
•  Electrical Installation & Maintenance Technology (EIMT)
•  Fire and Environmental Emergency Response (FIRE)
•  Marine Technologies: Boat Maintenance and Repair (MARR)

     Applications will also be accepted for:

•  Architectural, Engineering & CAD Technologies (AEC)
•  Aeronautics Maintenance (AERO)
•  Applied Trades (APTR)
•  Computing, Electronics, & Networking Technology (CENT)
•  Diesel Mechanics Technology (DISL)
•  Industrial Education (IED)
•  Occupational and Environmental Safety Management (OESM)
•  Sheet Metal and Plastics (SMP)
•  Welding (WELD)

Eligible majors for male students:

•  Cosmetology (COSM)
•  Fashion Technology (FT)
•  Human Services (HSER)

* Applicants must be accepted in an eligible major. Recipients must be program ready (program status = "Eligible", meet all requirements to begin taking major course work), enroll in at least 6 credits, remain in the program, maintain at least a 2.00 GPA, and maintain satisfactory progress requirements each semester. Contact the Financial Aid office or your counselor for more information on non-traditional tuition waivers.

Organizations & Support

Advancing Women
Tradeswomen, Inc.
Women Unlimited
WomenTechWorld
Institute for Women in Trades, Technology, & Science
National Association of Women in Construction
Women Contractors Association
Wider Opportunities for Women
Society of Women Engineers