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This is a fifteen-hour course that includes Parts 1 through 7, and the required completion of 2 assignments. After you have read this page, keep clicking on the right arrows and you will work your way through the course. After completing all the course requirements, you will receive a certificate of completion for 15 hours of course work.

The outcomes of this course are to help teachers:

1. Promote a heightened awareness of the need for gender equity in education for both men and women.

2. Become more aware of nontraditional careers.

3. Learn how to recruit and retain students in nontraditional careers and training.

4. Learn how to place students in nontraditional jobs.

5. In general, help to promote nontraditional learning and employment in the education and in the workforce.

6. Make available to teachers a multitude of Internet links and other resources related to nontraditional careers.

7. Provide several professional growth activities for professionals working with individuals participating in nontraditional training and employment.

This course contains more details on females than males because more research has been conducted on females in nontraditional careers.

Please note that chapter 5 contains an incredible list of resources. Do take some time to review these materials.

Anyone is welcome to complete this course, regardless of employment or location. California teaching credential holders who plan to earn Professional Growth Hours, should refer to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, credential renewal requirements for Professional Development, Frequently Asked Questions. Frequently Asked Questions: Professional Development.

This course was created pursuant to a grant with the California Department of Education, High School Leadership Division, Office of Workforce Development through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998.

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