Diversity in the WorkplaceMNTC-Spring Job Fair 2010

Who makes up the workplace?

Based on employed Civilian Labor Force 2009

Age, Gender, Race

Total (numbers in thousands)

% of Population (by group)

% employed by population

16-19 years 6,390 4.1 75

20-24 years 14,971 9.7 85

25-34 years 33,298 2.1 90

35-44 years 34,239 22.2 92

45-54 years 36,205 23.4 92.8

55-64 years 22,505 14.6 93.3

65 and over 6,534 4.2 93.5

Largest employers of women

Percentage of women in the workforce?

◦47.4%

Women’s Median Weekly Earnings

◦$657

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Nontraditional Occupation

Any occupation which is

comprised of 75% or more of

one gender.

Top Nontraditional Occupations for Women in 2008US Dept. of Labor, women’s bureau

Architects, except naval 24.8%

Farmers and ranchers 24.4%

Network systems & data 23.7%communications analyst

Security guards & gaming 23.6%surveillance officers

Consider nontraditional careers. . .

Nontraditional occupations span all major occupational groups and provide many options for women and men.

Growth in several sectors of the economy are expected to expand employment in nontraditional occupations.

Strong demand due to projected retirements or career transfers.

Nontraditional jobs are attractive because they generally offer higher entry-level wages and a career ladder.

OAMCTE Scholarship 2010

$1000 Scholarship

Minority students

Enrolling as full-time student

Deadline: Friday, May 7th

Diversity in the WorkplacePresented by Ida Fryhover

Mid-America Technology Center