Special Populations Students are….
- students who are single parents and/or displaced homemakers (divorced, separated, pregnant, widowed)
- students who are economically disadvantaged
- students who have limited English proficiency
- students who are non-traditional in their programs (ex.: a male student in the nursing program or a female in the welding program)
- any students who have special needs and would like to be a part of this group
To self-disclose your status as a Special Populations Student, please fill out this form: Special Populations Classification Form
What is a nontraditional career?
A nontraditional career is one that employs less than 25% of males or females with the United States.
The gender that comprises less than 25% of the workforce in a nontraditional occupation is considered the underrepresented gender.
Lanier Tech’s educational programs are also considered as being nontraditional based on whether the corresponding occupation that a student would be most prepared to pursue after completion is deemed nontraditional.
For more information about Nontraditional Careers visit National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) at https://napequity.org/
Why choose a nontraditional career?
Nontraditional employment offers many benefits for both women and men. The most important benefit of choosing a nontraditional career is job satisfaction.
Research shows that individuals who choose career paths based on their abilities and interests experience greater job satisfaction which leads to happy employees.
Advantages of
Nontraditional Careers
- Job Satisfaction
- Higher Income (especially for women)
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Economic Self Sufficiency
- Broader Job Opportunities
- High-demand Fields
- Most Require a Two Year Degree or Less
LTC Nontraditional Programs for Women
- Air Conditioning Technology
- Automotive Collision Repair
- Automotive Technology
- Building Automation Systems
- Computer Information Systems
- Construction Management Technology & Carpentry
- Criminal Justice Technology
- Design and Media Production
- Diesel Equipment Technology
- Drafting Technology
- Electrical Systems Technology
- Electrical Utility Technology
- Emergency Management
- Engineering Technology
- Fire Science Technology
- Industrial Systems Technology
- Marine Engine Technology
- Mechatronics Technology
- Paramedicine
- Precision Machining & Manufacturing
- Welding & Joining Technology
- Wireless Engineering Technology
LTC Nontraditional Programs for Men
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Business Technology
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Early Childhood Care & Education
- Esthetician
- Healthcare Assistant
- Health Information Management Technology
- Horticulture
- Interiors
- Nurse Aid
- Pharmacy Technology
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Practical Nursing
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technology
