"The U.S. Department of Labor classifies nontraditional careers as those in which 25 percent or less of the people working in that particular career are of a particular gender. Featured are 22 nontraditional fast-growing careers for women and 9 nontraditional careers for men. Educational requirements for these rewarding careers range from apprenticeship training to graduate degrees. In each career article, we provide an overview of the career and typical work environments, recommended high school classes and activities, educational requirements, personal skills, methods of exploring the career while still in high school, tips on landing a job, typical employers, information on the employment outlook and hot specialties, and contact information for professional associations (including those for female or male workers). The book also features interview with women and men who have excelled in these careers"-- Provided by publisher.