Randolph Community College Hosting Nontraditional Career Night March 21

Randolph Community College is inviting women to “kick off their heels and get their hands dirty” and men to learn “why it’s not a woman’s world anymore” at an event for the genders to learn about nontraditional career paths. Both genders are invited to check out what is available at Randolph Community College on Thursday, March 21, from 6-8 p.m.
          
The United States Department of Labor defines a nontraditional occupation as one in which individuals from one gender comprise 25 percent or less of total employment. Growth in the economy is projected to expand in many of these occupations and there will be strong demand for workers in many of these fields due to projected retirements. For example, in the machining field, where workers are in high demand with great salary potential, women only comprised 6.9% of the workers in 2008.
           
On March 21, the ladies are asked to gather at the Continuing Education & Industrial Center, 413 Industrial Park Avenue, and/or the Richard Petty Education Center, 704 Industrial Park Avenue, to learn about Automotive Systems Technology, Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology, Computer-Integrated Machining, Electrical Systems Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, and Welding Technology.
          
The gentlemen can learn about RCC programs like Associate Degree Nursing, Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Nursing Assistant, Office Administration, and Radiography at RCC’s Cosmetology Center, 1003 S. Fayetteville Street, or the Health & Science Center, 629 Industrial Park Avenue, on the Asheboro Campus.
           
Faculty members of these programs will be available to answer questions about program requirements and job outlooks. For more information, contact Melinda Eudy, RCC dean of curriculum programs, at 336-633-0227 or maeudy@randolph.edu.