Houston's alternative certification program, which brings people from nontraditional backgrounds into teaching and prepares them to succeed in the classroom, is a model for the rest of the country. (educationnext.org)
In addition, Wildcat says, scientists and writers with nontraditional backgrounds bring with them life experiences that allow them to think differently than most scientists and other nonindigenous people. (sciencemag.org)
In a tight labor market, it is imperative to be open to candidates from nontraditional backgrounds who may, for example, be new to the workforce, changing careers or taking on new roles, in order to determine whether they have transferable skills and desirable attributes. (shrm.org)