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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Education.requirements",
      "summary": "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.",
      "body": "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.”",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Training.duration",
      "summary": "On-the-job training ranges from a few days to one year.",
      "body": "On-the-job training ranges from a few days to one year.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-2021.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
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      "evidence_quote": "Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.",
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      "id": "learn_r1967_kennel_attendant_how_to_start_onet_39_2021_experience",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Experience.requirements",
      "summary": "Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience.",
      "body": "Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience.”",
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      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "topic": "Experience.requirements",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1967_kennel_attendant_how_to_start_onet_39_2021_wages",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Money.wages",
      "summary": "Median annual wage is $35,360 ($17.00 hourly) for Animal Caretakers.",
      "body": "Median annual wage is $35,360 ($17.00 hourly) for Animal Caretakers.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $17.00 hourly, $35,360 annual”",
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      "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $17.00 hourly, $35,360 annual",
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      "id": "learn_r1967_kennel_attendant_how_to_start_onet_39_2021_growth",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Job.outlook",
      "summary": "Projected growth is much faster than average (7% or higher) from 2025-2035.",
      "body": "Projected growth is much faster than average (7% or higher) from 2025-2035.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Projected growth (2025-2035) Much faster than average (7% or higher)”",
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      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Projected growth (2025-2035) Much faster than average (7% or higher)",
      "volatility": "low",
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        "region": [
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Job.openings",
      "summary": "Projected job openings are 62,800 from 2025-2035.",
      "body": "Projected job openings are 62,800 from 2025-2035.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Projected job openings (2025-2035) 62,800”",
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      "evidence_quote": "Projected job openings (2025-2035) 62,800",
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      "id": "learn_r1967_kennel_attendant_how_to_start_onet_39_2021_jobzone",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Education.jobzone",
      "summary": "Job Zone Two (Some Preparation Needed) requires a high school diploma.",
      "body": "Job Zone Two (Some Preparation Needed) requires a high school diploma.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed\nEducation: Usually requires a high school diploma.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed\nEducation: Usually requires a high school diploma.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Training.apprenticeship",
      "summary": "Apprenticeship opportunities available: Horseshoer and Pet Groomer are recognized titles.",
      "body": "Apprenticeship opportunities available: Horseshoer and Pet Groomer are recognized titles.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Example apprenticeship titles for Animal Caretakers:\n\nHorseshoer\nPet Groomer”",
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      "evidence_quote": "Example apprenticeship titles for Animal Caretakers:\n\nHorseshoer\nPet Groomer",
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        "explicitness": "any"
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      "id": "learn_r1967_kennel_attendant_how_to_start_onet_39_2021_interests",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Interests.required",
      "summary": "Person-centered interests include Realistic, Social, and Conventional.",
      "body": "Person-centered interests include Realistic, Social, and Conventional.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Interest code: RSC”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-2021.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
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      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Interest code: RSC",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant)",
      "topic": "Interests.required",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Work.styles",
      "summary": "Key work styles include dependability, integrity, attention to detail, and cooperation.",
      "body": "Key work styles include dependability, integrity, attention to detail, and cooperation.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Dependability, Integrity, Attention to Detail, Cooperation”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "evidence_quote": "Dependability, Integrity, Attention to Detail, Cooperation",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant)",
      "topic": "Work.styles",
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      "id": "learn_r1967_kennel_attendant_how_to_start_onet_39_2021_physicalactivity",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Physical.requirements",
      "summary": "Requires general physical activity including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.",
      "body": "Requires general physical activity including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Performing General Physical Activities — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
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      "evidence_quote": "Performing General Physical Activities — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Work.conditions",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Works outdoors in weather conditions and indoors in controlled environments, 56% of the time outdoors.",
      "body": "Works outdoors in weather conditions and indoors in controlled environments, 56% of the time outdoors.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions — 56% responded \"Every day.\"”",
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      "evidence_quote": "Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions — 56% responded \"Every day.\"",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Safety.injury",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Exposed to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings every day, 58% of workers report.",
      "body": "Exposed to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings every day, 58% of workers report.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — 58% responded \"Every day.\"”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "evidence_quote": "Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — 58% responded \"Every day.\"",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Safety.disease",
      "summary": "Exposed to disease or infections every day, 45% of workers report.",
      "body": "Exposed to disease or infections every day, 45% of workers report.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Exposed to Disease or Infections — 45% responded \"Every day.\"”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "evidence_quote": "Exposed to Disease or Infections — 45% responded \"Every day.\"",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Employment.situations",
      "summary": "Works in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums.",
      "body": "Works in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums.”",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1967-kennel-attendant-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant)",
      "topic": "Employment.situations",
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        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
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        "platform": "onetonline",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Money.salaryrange",
      "summary": "Salary range typically falls between $27,250 and $50,060 annually.",
      "body": "Salary range typically falls between $27,250 and $50,060 annually.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“$27,250\n$50,060”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/39-2021.00",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r1967_kennel_attendant_how_to_start_onet_39_2021_jobtitles",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Animal Caretakers (Kennel Attendant): Job.alttitles",
      "summary": "Sample job titles include Kennel Attendant, Kennel Technician, Dog Groomer, Dog Bather, and Pet Groomer.",
      "body": "Sample job titles include Kennel Attendant, Kennel Technician, Dog Groomer, Dog Bather, and Pet Groomer.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Animal Care Giver (ACG), Aquarist, Dog Bather, Dog Groomer, Groomer, Kennel Attendant, Kennel Technician (Kennel Tech), Pet Groomer, Pet Stylist, Zookeeper”\n\nNote: Kennel Attendant is listed as a sample job title for Animal Caretakers",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Animal Care Giver (ACG), Aquarist, Dog Bather, Dog Groomer, Groomer, Kennel Attendant, Kennel Technician (Kennel Tech), Pet Groomer, Pet Stylist, Zookeeper",
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