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- The career may really inspire and excite you.<\/li>\n
- You may possess skills and talents that are well-suited for\u00a0the career you are considering.<\/li>\n
- You may know others who are employed in that occupation and may\u00a0be intrigued by their line of work.<\/li>\n
- You might love the concept of “going against the grain” and challenging yourself by pursuing a career that\u00a0could\u00a0surprise your friends and family.<\/li>\n
- The salary and benefits might be exactly what you are looking for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What\u2019s right for you?
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<\/h2>\nDon\u2019t let a career stereotype be the barrier to a great career choice. Choose your job based on your interests and talents. You may find that you are part of a growing group of people looking to break tradition when it comes to their futures. You might also be surprised to discover that some non-traditional careers offer strong salaries that can make a huge difference in your ability to support yourself and your family.<\/p>\n
If you are pursuing a career that isn’t traditional for your gender, you’ll find that Diablo Valley College has the faculty, staff and resources to help you gain the skills and confidence needed to be successful in your field.<\/p>\n
You’ll also\u00a0find the number of people who are choosing a non-traditional career is growing. Before you know it, some careers may not be considered “non-traditional” for much longer. Careers in interactive media, web design and web development have historically attracted more men than women; however, this seems to be changing.<\/p>\n
Troy Bennett is a professor in DVC’s art digital media program, and from his perspective, the industry is now “fairly evenly balanced.” He notes that there are a “significant number of female students who have gone on to grow into senior level positions at design agencies and Fortune 500 companies.”<\/p>\n
Although industrial design is considered non-traditional for women, according to DVC Professor Dr. Jeffrey Smith, “I have always been told that industrial design is a great career for women. Empathy is a huge part of developing products. Many of my female classmates back at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) are working as designers. Product design is a true blend of art and engineering.”<\/p>\n
Non-traditional careers at DVC<\/h2>\n
Diablo Valley College offers several academic and career education programs that are considered to be non-traditional for men or women. Consider the following options:<\/p>\n
Non-traditional for women:<\/h3>\n
Administration of Justice
\nArchitecture
\nArt Digital Media\/Graphic Design
\nComputer Information Systems
\nComputer Network Technologies
\nComputer Science
\nConstruction\/Pre-Apprenticeship
\nElectrical\/Electronics Technology
\nEnergy Systems
\nEngineering Technology
\nFilm, Television and Electronic Media
\nGeographic Information Systems (GIS)
\nHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
\nIndustrial Design
\nMechanical Technology
\nPlumbing
\nSteamfitting<\/p>\nNon-traditional for men:<\/h3>\n
Culinary Arts
\nDental Assisting
\nDental Hygiene
\nEarly Childhood Education
\nHorticulture
\nLibrary Technology
\nRespiratory Therapy
\nSpecial Education<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"