Table
4.3: Previous and Intended Occupations of Women in ABE Programs
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Present Occupation (n = 28)
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Student |
19 |
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Homemaker |
6 |
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Domestic |
2 |
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Chambermaid |
2 |
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Past or Usual Occupation (n = 10) |
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Retail
Clerk |
7 |
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Nurse's
Aide |
4 |
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Kitchen |
3 |
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Carwash |
2 |
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Office |
1 |
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Seamstress |
1 |
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Barmaid |
1 |
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Future Occupational Plans (n =
24) |
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Traditional: 18 of
24(75%) |
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Beautician/hairdresser |
4 |
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Bookkeeping |
3 |
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Office/Steno |
2 |
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Journalism |
2 |
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Nursing |
1 |
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RNA |
1 |
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Cook |
1 |
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Teacher's
Aid |
1 |
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Lab |
1 |
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Technician |
1 |
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Handicapped
Helper |
1 |
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Other |
1 |
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Non-traditional: 6 o{24 (25%)
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Criminology |
1 |
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Computer |
1 |
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Maintenance |
1 |
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Science |
1 |
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Electronics |
1 |
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Carpentry |
1 |
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