Likewise, men are enrolling in traditionally female programs, such as health occupations. As offices are adding high technology equipment, more men are enrolling in business office courses. Many vocational homemaking programs are no longer nontraditional for men. Washington is proud of the vocational educators' efforts to eliminate stereo-typing. Equal access has been provided to all vocational programs, regardless of sex.
Federal law mandates continued efforts for equity in vocational training.
Nearly 58 million women were employed in 1995 with the largest portion still working in technical, sales, and clerical jobs. Women comprised about 46 percent of the labor force in 1995 and are expected to comprise 48 percent by the year 2000. Many women who work part-time are multiple job holders. In 1995, 3.6 million women held more than one job. The average woman worker is 34 years old and can expect to spend 29.3 years of her life in the work force.