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College seeking women to explore male-dominated careers
Cochise College graduate Belinda Burnett has worked as a flight instructor in a male-dominated field since 1988. A few years ago, Amanda Rubio became the first graduate of the college's automotive technology program. And, precise hand-eye coordination makes women good welders, according to one college faculty member.
Cochise College is now recruiting 50 women to take part in a workshop exploring what many might consider non-traditional careers for women, such as law enforcement, building construction, aviation, automotive technology and welding. The CTEPS program, which is hosting the event, expects to attract women who want to enhance their earning potential but don't necessarily want to commit to a lengthy training or academic program.
The non-traditional careers workshop for women will take place from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Douglas Campus. Participants won't just hear about careers. They'll actually get to try out some of the day-to-day tasks in those fields. They'll take a spin on the flight simulator, learn basic self-defense, re-wire and test an electrical plug, learn basic auto maintenance and how to safely use jumper cables, and examine artistic welding projects. The programs will be led by college instructors and professionals in the field.
The benefit of showcasing these careers is that they pay a higher wage than some of the types of jobs available to women in rural areas, and learning the skills requires less of a commitment than advanced degrees, said Sandy Huntington, a coordinator for the CTEPS program.
"For women who want a quick career change or simply want to make more money, this might be the way to go," Huntington said.
The workshop is free, and participants should register by Thursday, Oct. 29 by calling (520) 417-4713 or (520) 515-5410. Anyone needing an accommodation in order to attend should contact the Disability Services Office, (520) 515-5337 or (520) 417-4023, at least 72 hours in advance.
Cochise College is now recruiting 50 women to take part in a workshop exploring what many might consider non-traditional careers for women, such as law enforcement, building construction, aviation, automotive technology and welding. The CTEPS program, which is hosting the event, expects to attract women who want to enhance their earning potential but don't necessarily want to commit to a lengthy training or academic program.
The non-traditional careers workshop for women will take place from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Douglas Campus. Participants won't just hear about careers. They'll actually get to try out some of the day-to-day tasks in those fields. They'll take a spin on the flight simulator, learn basic self-defense, re-wire and test an electrical plug, learn basic auto maintenance and how to safely use jumper cables, and examine artistic welding projects. The programs will be led by college instructors and professionals in the field.
The benefit of showcasing these careers is that they pay a higher wage than some of the types of jobs available to women in rural areas, and learning the skills requires less of a commitment than advanced degrees, said Sandy Huntington, a coordinator for the CTEPS program.
"For women who want a quick career change or simply want to make more money, this might be the way to go," Huntington said.
The workshop is free, and participants should register by Thursday, Oct. 29 by calling (520) 417-4713 or (520) 515-5410. Anyone needing an accommodation in order to attend should contact the Disability Services Office, (520) 515-5337 or (520) 417-4023, at least 72 hours in advance.
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