Role models are women who have entered and succeeded in a nontraditional occupations. Role models can offer advice and support for women considering or embarking upon a nontraditional career. For example they can advise women on strategies for handling uncooperative co-workers, dealing with unsupportive family members and finding safe and affordable childcare.
Role models can also help women with career development.
Work4Women's Support Groups database to locate women working in nontraditional employment near you. Inquire with local women's organizations or contact the U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau Regional Administrator . Ask local trade unions for the names of women who are union members or are enrolled in their apprenticeship programs who can act as role models. Contact the local employment office, chamber of commerce or trade association to see whether companies in the area have mentorship programs. How to Select and Feature Role Models Select role models with whom women can easily identify because they resemble the women in age, ethnicity, socio-economic background and marital status and who work in the nontraditional occupation that is being presented to women.