Quality Indicators

Nontraditional occupations might be a very appealing option for
students looking to step out of their comfort zone, and into an
opportunity to build skills that will serve them well, in a career or at home, across an entire lifetime.

Overview
Nontraditional fields refers to those occupations or fields of work, including careers in computer science, technology and other current and emerging high skill occupation for which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25% of the individuals employed in that occupation.  The intent of Perkins is to help more women achieve economic security by creating opportunities and encouraging them to pursue more high skill, high wage and high demand occupations.

Secondary Performance Indicators

4S1 - Nontraditional Participation
Percent of students enrolled in nontraditional programs.

4S2 - Nontraditional Completion
Percent of students completing at least 3 courses in nontraditional programs.

ATC Performance Indicators

4A1 - Nontraditional Participation
Percent of adult students enrolled in nontraditional programs.

4A2 - Nontraditional Completion
Percent of adult students who complete nontraditional programs.

College/University Performance Indicators

4P1 - Nontraditional Participation
Percent of students enrolled in programs that are nontraditional for their gender.

4P2 - Nontraditional Completion
Percent of nontraditional students completing programs that are nontraditional for their gender.

Updated January 22, 2010