Inspiring Materials Highlighting Women In Nontraditional Careers

Nontraditional careers for women are those in which women represent less than 25% of all people employed in that field

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Not every woman will choose a nontraditional career, but every girl and woman should have the information so she can consider it. —Jocelyn Riley, Producer, Her Own Words®

Her Own Words® Women in Nontraditional Careers is an exclusive library of Posters, Career Cards, Resource Guides and Media Programs effective for widening the scope of career choices for women and girls.

Sourced from nearly 200 extensive interviews and photo shoots conducted by Producer Jocelyn Riley, these materials offer a unique opportunity to see and hear about nontraditional careers directly from the women who work in these jobs.

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Submit your story using this form and let us share your experiences with the community. Your experience could inspire others and highlight the impact of encouraging trying out a nontraditional career.

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Posters

Each of the 18” x 24” posters highlights nine women workers and a selection of inspiring quotes, excerpted from the media programs and interviews. These are real women workers, not models or stock photos.

Career Cards

Photos featuring real women workers along with points to consider when choosing a satisfying career. They’re postcard-sized which makes them popular handouts at career fairs and career-counseling sessions.

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Resource Guides

Each 114-page guide contains a full program transcript, background information on each of the women, dozens of discussion starters, and more.

“All speak confidently about the work they do and why they like it. The series underscores the excitement and growth potential of career choices and changes. The concept throughout is that the women who do the work are the experts.” –Labor Studies Journal

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The Media Programs, Resource Guides, Posters and Career Cards available from Her Own Words® are effective teaching materials utilized enthusiastically by education professionals throughout the country.

High Schools, Technical Colleges, Community Colleges, Workforce Development, Counseling, Career Exploration, Career and Technical Education, TRIO, Title IX, Special Populations

Perkins Funds can be used to purchase these materials.