Shasta College hosts 5th annual Non-Traditional Employment for Women Event

Shasta College will host its 5th annual Non-Traditional Employment for Women (NEW) event on May 5th, 2016 at Shasta College from 9 am to 1:30 pm.  This event is open to female high school students who have identified an interest in exploring career technical education.

In 2012, Shasta College sponsored the first annual NEW event. Developed in collaboration with a diverse group of community stakeholders from the Women’s Fund, education, industry, and community partners, the purpose of NEW is to introduce young women to growing opportunities for employment in the fields of Entrepreneurship, Fire Fighting, Emergency Medical Services, Administration of Justice, Computer Information Science, Heavy Equipment, Automotive and Diesel, Manufacturing, Welding, and Construction.

This event provides up to 240 students each year with exposure to various career options and hands-on experience in welding, automotive and diesel technology, using fire-fighting equipment, and other activities related to jobs where men typically far outnumber women. A panel of professional women with experience working in these industries will present information on economic self-sufficiency and networking. These women will also provide insight for these careers, and encouragement for women to explore these careers.

Any interested high school students in the region should contact their counselor at their school to get registered. Check out www.newshasta.org for more information