Non-traditional Research
The following national and statewide organizations conduct research on non-traditional CTE and gender equity issues.
National
The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity produces resources and publications supporting recruitment and retention of students in non-traditional and career-technical education programs, including these recent studies:
The Work4Women.org website is sponsored by the Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) initiative and offers national research/data and links to support services across industries.
The National Girls Collaborative Project is supported by the National Science Foundation to disseminate resources, news, mini-grants and research on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) non-traditional gender equity projects throughout the country. This project is managed locally by the Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology.
Institute for Women's Policy Research conducts research on a range of women’s issues, including employment and education, and the impact of those issues on families, communities and society at large.
American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. They oversee the National Girls Collaborative Project, which links Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) projects across the county.
National Women's Law Center protects and advances the progress of women and girls at work, in school, and in virtually every aspect of their lives. Their website offers research on gender equity and education and workplace fairness.
The National Science Foundation was created as a federal agency by Congress in 1950 to promote science and support research and programs at colleges and universities throughout America.
Washington State
The Higher Education Coordinating Board’s 2006 Report on Gender Equity examines female student trends in Washington’s six public universities, including enrollment, completion and post-college wage and employment mobility.
The Career Center of Workforcexplorer.com includes a section on the highest demand jobs in Washington that are considered non-traditional, including median wage, employment projection and training program information.
The Washington State University Department of Women's Studies provides a repository of national and statewide non-traditional and women’s research and online resources.
The Western Washington University Department of Women's Studies links to local women’s research and support organizations.
Port JOBS’ 2006 Women in Construction report outlines the opportunities and challenges in Washington State apprenticeships and the construction industry.
The Washington State Nurses Association’s Nursing Education in Washington State 2007 report is a comprehensive look at labor shortages and education opportunities, including attracting non-traditional workers.