NFIB

DOL Program Helps Businesses Recruit Women for Non-Traditional Jobs
10/03/2002

Many types of small businesses from auto repair shops to construction companies have traditionally been staffed primarily by men. However, the Department of Labor is taking steps to make jobs under-explored by women easier for them to obtain, and also to make it easier for employers to hire them.

Under the "Women in Apprenticeships and Nontraditional Occupations" (WANTO) initiative, the DOL recently granted $100,000 to organizations that help employers establish apprenticeship programs and recruitment strategies aimed at hiring women for non-traditional jobs.

"Apprenticeship training is a great opportunity for women to gain valuable skills that can advance their careers with better-paying jobs," said Labor Secretary Elaine Chao. "By expanding the skills of America's working women, we are addressing the needs of our workforce and assisting women in the development of rewarding careers. When women win, families win."