Nontraditional Occupations (NTO) are careers in which women or men comprise less than 25% of the workforce. Most NTO careers are expected to show rapid growth within the next ten years and many NTO programs are in high-demand fields. Pursuing a career that fits your personality, interests, and abilities can lead to satisfying and challenging work.
NTO Programs by Gender
At NTC, students who pursue an NTO program receive targeted advising, are connected with college resources, and participate in events such as employer panels and industry tours.
NTO Programs For Females
- Accelerated - Lean Organizations
- Agri-Business
- Applied Engineering Technology
- Applied Mechanical CAD Technician
- Architectural Design & Technology
- Architectural Design Software
- Automation Systems Technology
- Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Technician
- Automotive Technician
- Automotive Technology
- Basic Machining
- Business Management
- Business Operations
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Construction Technologies
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 720 Academy
- Crop Science
- Crop Scout
- Culinary Arts
- Dairy Grazier Apprenticeship
- Dairy Science
- Data Analyst Apprentice
- Diesel Equipment Mechanic
- Diesel Technology
- Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice
- Electrical Power Distribution
- Electromechanical Technology
- E-Production
- Fire Science
- Fire Services Leadership
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Garden to Market Specialist
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Gas Utility Construction & Service
- Industrial Electrician Apprentice
- Industrial Electronics and Maintenance
- Industrial Environmental Engineering Technician
- Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Technician
- Industrial Safety Engineering Technician
- Instrumentation Apprentice
- IT - Cybersecurity Specialist
- IT - Junior Developer
- IT - Network Specialist
- IT - Network Technician
- IT - Software Developer
- IT - Software Developer Apprentice
- IT - Software Development Specialist
- Lubrication Technician
- Machine Tool Operation
- Machine Tooling Technics
- Machinist Apprentice
- Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprentice
- Maintenance Technician Apprentice
- Manufacturing Basics
- Manufacturing Technician
- Mechanical Design Technology
- Plumbing Apprentice
- Safety Engineering Technology
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Supply Chain Assistant
- Supply Chain Management
- Tool & Die Apprentice
- Truck Driving
- Welding
- Welding Fabrication And Robotics
- Welding Robotic Operation
- Wood Science
- Wood Technology
NTO Programs For Males
- Accelerated - Human Resource Management
- Accounting Assistant
- Administrative Professional
- Cosmetology
- Dental Assistant - Short Term
- Dental Hygienist
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0-2
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Foundations of Teacher Education
- Healthcare Receptionist
- Human Resources
- Human Services Assistant
- Human Services Associate
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Medical Office Specialist
- Nursing - Associate Degree
- Nursing Assistant
- Office Assistant
- Paralegal
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Sign Language Interpreting In Education
- Substance Abuse Counselor Education
- Substance Use Disorder Counseling
- Surgical Technologist
- Veterinary Technician
Additional NTO Resources
For more information about Nontraditional Occupations (NTO), here is a list of some additional resources.
Questions?
Contact, Chris Munson, the Director of Advising and Student Success. Chris guides, advocates, and empowers NTC learners to achieve their educational, personal, and professional goals. She assists in connecting students with campus and community resources while she leads the Student Success Advisors and helps coordinate Diversity Services for the college.
