Title: Identify potential employment barriers for nontraditional groups and ways to overcome the barriers.
Course: Office Administration (12003-18) > Section: Developing Employability Skills

Identification should include stereotypes, biases, and discriminatory behaviors that may impact opportunities in certain occupations.

Ways to overcome barriers should include an understanding of

- the changing roles of individuals in the workplace and the family
- effective interaction with people from various backgrounds
- accommodations for persons with disabilities
- how to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, including recognizing, learning from, and celebrating diversity in the workplace
- legal and ethical practices in hiring and promoting
- opportunities such as scholarships, job training programs, mentorships, and diverse assistance programs
- resources to assist diverse job applicants.