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1. Any occupation in which women or men comprise 25% or less of it’s total

employment is:

A. A poor choice for a career.B. Pays employees poorly.C. Is a Nontraditional Career.D. Cannot be found in Utah.E. Is an unskilled job.

C

The definition of a Nontraditional Career is:Any occupation in which women or men comprise 25% or less of it’s total employment.

2. Which of the following might encourage YOU to consider a

nontraditional career?A. Higher wages.B. More opportunity for advancement.C. Job opportunities.D. Better benefits.E. Increased job satisfaction.

A-E

Most nontraditional careers are high wage, high skill, and high demand jobs.

Is there a job for YOU?

3. Which postsecondary educational opportunities are YOU considering?

A. A 1-year certificationB. A 2-year associate degreeC. A 4-year bachelor’s degreeD. A professional degree

A-D

There are many career opportunities for certificates, one- two- four-year or more degrees.

Which one is best for YOU?!?

4. A CTE Pathway is:

A. A hall in the high school.B. A road that CTE cars drive on.C. A sequence of courses YOU may

take in high school.

C

A CTE Pathway is a sequence of courses within YOUR area of interest.

www.UtahCTE.org

These courses within a CTE Pathway will prepare you to be college and career ready.

5. A “benefit” offered in a jobcould be?

A. Medical InsuranceB. Paid VacationC. A Flexible Work ScheduleD. Getting a pay check without

workingE. Opportunity for advancement

A-C and E

What are some other “benefits” employees may receive in their jobs?

6. The average annual earnings for Utah workers in 2010* was:

A. $33,222B. $38,663C. $39,505D. $42,654

*Utah DWS

B

The average annual earnings

for Utah workers in 2010* was:

$38,663

The average annual earnings for the nation in

2010* was:

$39,491

*Utah DWS

7. The average annual earnings for Utah workers in 2011 is projected*

to be:A. $49,336B. $55,965C. $60,254D. $29,456

*Utah DWS – stats are always two years out

A

The average annual earnings

for Utah workers in

2011* is projected to be:

$49,336

The average annual earnings for the nation in

2011* is projected to be:

$50,944*Utah DWS

8. Examples of nontraditional careers in Agriculture

for females are:A. Construction and Mining

Supervisor /ManagerB. Forest and Conservation TechnicianC. Landscaping and GroundskeepingD. Cook

A-C

Rachel Carson, a biologist and environmental activist, is credited with advancing the global environmental movement through her writings.

Her book, Silent Spring, spurred an overhaul of the national policy on the use of pesticides and the ban on DDT. Her writings also led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.

9. Give some examples of careers in Animal Science?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Agricultural Education Teacher

• Animal Geneticist• Animal Nutritionist• Animal Scientist• Animal Technician• Aquaculturalist

• Feed Sales Representative• Herdsman• Livestock Inspector• Veterinarian• Veterinary Technician

10. Which Health Science careers are nontraditional for females?

A. B. C. D. E.

Health Science Female:• Emergency Medical

Technician

11. What are some careers in Natural Resource Science?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Fish and Game Officer• Fish Hatchery Manager• Forest Worker• Outfitter/Guide• Park Manager• Water Technician

• Park Manager• Water Technician• Wildlife Firefighter

12. Which Health Science careers are nontraditional for males?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Dental Assistant• Medical Assistant• Nursing• Pharmacy• Surgical Technician• Therapeutic

rehab/exercise

13. Examples of Nursing careers are:

A. B.C. D. E.

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

• Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Medical Assistant• Nurse Practitioner• Registered Nurse (RN)• Certified Registered

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

14. What careers in Building Trades are nontraditional for females?

A. B. C. D.

• Electrical and Electronics Engineer

• Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer

• Electrician

15. Examples of Dental Careers are:

A.B.C. D. E.

• Dental Assistant• Dental Ceramist• Dental Hygienist• Dental Laboratory Technician• Dentist• Health Science Education

Teacher• Orthodontic Technician

16. What careers in Carpentry are nontraditional for females?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Construction and Building Inspectors

• Cabinetmakers/Bench Carpenters

• Painters, Construction and Maintenance

• Construction Laborers

• Construction Managers• First-Line Supervisors/Managers

of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

17. What are some careers in Television Broadcasting?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Audio and Video• Equipment Technician• TV Broadcasting

Teacher

18. What careers in Plumbing are nontraditional for females?

A. B. C. D.

A. PlumberB. Pipefitter or HelperC. Plumbing TeacherD. Steamfitter

19. What careers are nontraditional for females related to Automotive

Service Technician?A. B. C. D. E.

• Aircraft Mechanic Technician

• Automotive Service Technician

• Automotive Service Technician Teacher

• Mechanic• Motorboat Mechanic

20. What careers in the Welding Trades are nontraditional

for females?A. B. C. D.

• Brazer• Solderer• Welder• Cutter• Welding Machine

Operator

21. What careers are nontraditional for females in

Automotive Collision Repair?A. B. C. D. E.

• Automotive Body Repairer

• Automotive Collision Repairer

• Automotive Collision Repairer Teacher

• Automotive Specialty Technician

22. What careers in Personal Services are nontraditional for

males?A. B. C. D. E.

Esthetician/Nail Technician

23. What careers are inMachine Tooling?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Machine Tool Cutter• Machinist• Machinery Mechanic

24. What careers in Firefighting are nontraditional for females?

A.B. C. D. E.

• Battalion Chief• Fire Chief’s Aide• Fire Inspector• Fire Marshall• Firefighter Supervisor• Firefighter Teacher• Forest Firefighter

25. What are some careers in Design Technology?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Architectural Drafter• Civil Engineer• Computer-Aided Drafter• Drafting/CAD Teacher• Inter Designer• Landscape Designer

• Mechanical Drafter• Surveyor• Urban Planner

26. What careers in Law Enforcement are nontraditional for females?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Correctional Office• Deputy Sheriff• Law Enforcement Teacher• Police Detective• Criminal Investigator• Police Patrol Office• Police Supervisor Sheriff

27. What careers are there in Electronics?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Electronics Drafter• Electronics Engineer• Electronics Equipment

Assembler• Electronics Installer

Repairer• Electronics Teacher

28. What careers are nontraditional for females in Information Technology?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Computer Hardware Engineer

• Computer Programmer• Computer Software

Engineer• Systems Software• Network and Computer

Systems Administrator

29. What careers are nontraditional for females in Digital Media?

A. B. C. D. E.

• 3 D Animator• Instructional Designer• Product Manager• Multimedia Artist/Animator• Multimedia Designer• Multimedia Developer• Multimedia Engineer• Web Administrator• Web Developer

30. What are some careers in Marketing?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Demonstrator and Product Promoter

• Driver/Sales Worker• Advertising Account

Executive• Merchandising

Displayer• Concierge

31. What careers are nontraditional for females in Web Development and

Administration?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Computer Hardware Engineer

• Computer Programmer• Computer Software

Engineer• Systems Software• Network and Computer

Systems Administrator

32. What are some nontraditional careers in Culinary Arts?

A. B. C. D. E.

Did you know? Chef is nontraditional for females. Most Chefs are male. However, food service worker is nontraditional for males.

• Baker• Butcher/Meat Cutter• Caterer• Chef/Head Cook• Chocolatier• FACS Teacher• Food Service Director• Food Service Manager• Food Stylist• Pastry Chef

33. What are some nontraditional careers for males in

Family and Consumer Sciences?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Child Care Worker• Child, Family, and

School Social Worker• Elementary School

Teachers• Kindergarten Teacher

34. What are some careers in Business Entrepreneurship?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Inventor• Retail owner/Operator• Sales and Service

Owner• Venture Capitalist• Web Developer/Owner

35. What are some nontraditional careers for males in the area of

Child Care?A. B. C. D. E.

• Child Care Aide/Worker

• Preschool Teacher• School Psychologist• Social Worker• Teacher Assistant

36. What are some nontraditional careers for males in Business?

A. B. C. D. E.

• Bookkeeping, Accounting• Court, Municipal, and

License Clerk• Executive Secretary and

Administrative Assistant• Insurance Claims• Legal Secretary• Receptions and

Information Clerk

37. What are some nontraditional careers in Business Administrative

Support for males?A. B. C. D. E.

• Administrative Assistant• Customer Service

Assistant• Desktop Publisher• Executive Secretary• Office Manager

Great Job!

Learning about careers is an important part of your

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