Non-Traditional Employment for Women

2008 | Best Way for Women to find Non-Stereotyped Jobs

In 1978, a mere 2 percent of jobs in the construction field were held by women, despite a 6.9 percent guideline issued by the government. That's why the nonprofit organization Non-Traditional Employment for Women (NEW) was launched back then; it has since provided a regular free six-week training program (prepping 420 woman last year alone) as well as placement services afterwards. Though there's still only 3 to 4 percent of the jobs in construction held by women now, NEW's program ... More »