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1. Any occupation in which women or
men comprise 25% or less of it’s total
employment is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A poor choice for a career.
Pays employees poorly.
Is a Nontraditional Career.
Cannot be found in Utah.
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
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
encourage YOU to consider a
nontraditional career?
Higher wages.
More opportunity for advancement.
Job opportunities.
Better benefits.
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.
B.
C.
D.
A 1-year certification
A 2-year associate degree
A 4-year bachelor’s degree
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 job
could be?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Medical Insurance
Paid Vacation
A Flexible Work Schedule
Getting a pay check without working
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.
B.
C.
D.
$33,222
$38,663
$39,505
$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:
*Utah DWS
$39,491
7. The average annual earnings for
Utah workers in 2011 is projected*
to be:
A.
B.
C.
D.
$49,336
$55,965
$60,254
$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:
*Utah DWS
$50,944
8. Examples of nontraditional
careers in Agriculture
for females are:
A. Construction and Mining
Supervisor /Manager
B. Forest and Conservation Technician
C. Landscaping and Groundskeeping
D. 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
B.
C.
D.
Plumber
Pipefitter or Helper
Plumbing Teacher
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.
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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 in
Machine 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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