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      "id": "learn_r2041_molders_shapers_and_casters_how_to_start_beginning_molders_education",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Molders, Shapers, and Casters: how a beginner starts in this field",
      "summary": "Molders, Shapers, and Casters usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.",
      "body": "Molders, Shapers, and Casters usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.\n\nWhat O*NET Online (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.”",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.",
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      "topic": "how a beginner starts in this field",
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      "id": "learn_r2041_molders_shapers_and_casters_how_to_start_beginning_molders_training",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Molders, Shapers, and Casters: how a beginner starts in this field",
      "summary": "Job training for Molders, Shapers, and Casters ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.",
      "body": "Job training for Molders, Shapers, and Casters ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.\n\nWhat O*NET Online (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Job Training\nRanges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "Job Training\nRanges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.",
      "volatility": "high",
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      "topic": "how a beginner starts in this field",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r2041_molders_shapers_and_casters_how_to_start_beginning_molders_experience",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Molders, Shapers, and Casters: how a beginner starts in this field",
      "summary": "Related experience for Molders, Shapers, and Casters may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience.",
      "body": "Related experience for Molders, Shapers, and Casters may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience.\n\nWhat O*NET Online (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Related Experience\nSome occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "O*NET Online (U.S. Department of Labor)",
      "evidence_quote": "Related Experience\nSome occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "2041-molders-shapers-and-casters-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Molders, Shapers, and Casters",
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        ],
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    {
      "id": "learn_r2041_molders_shapers_and_casters_how_to_start_beginning_molders_minage",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Molders, Shapers, and Casters: how a beginner starts in this field",
      "summary": "The education requirement for Molders, Shapers, and Casters implies a minimum age of approximately 17-18 years old.",
      "body": "The education requirement for Molders, Shapers, and Casters implies a minimum age of approximately 17-18 years old.\n\nWhat O*NET Online (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.”\n\nNote: Minimum age is inferred from education requirement; no explicit minimum age statement found in official sources.",
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      "evidence_quote": "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r2041_molders_shapers_and_casters_how_to_start_beginning_molders_apprenticeship",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Molders, Shapers, and Casters: how a beginner starts in this field",
      "summary": "Three registered apprenticeship opportunities are available for Molders, Shapers, and Casters: Cell Maker, Plaster Pattern Caster, and Rubber-Stamp Maker, all vetted by industry and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.",
      "body": "Three registered apprenticeship opportunities are available for Molders, Shapers, and Casters: Cell Maker, Plaster Pattern Caster, and Rubber-Stamp Maker, all vetted by industry and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.\n\nWhat O*NET Online (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Example apprenticeship titles for this occupation:\n\n-   Cell Maker\n-   Plaster Pattern Caster\n-   Rubber-Stamp Maker\n\nSpecific title(s) listed above are vetted by industry and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor for use in a Registered Apprenticeship Program.”\n\nNote: Apprenticeships are vetted by industry and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor for use in Registered Apprenticeship Programs.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-9195.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "O*NET Online (U.S. Department of Labor)",
      "evidence_quote": "Example apprenticeship titles for this occupation:\n\n-   Cell Maker\n-   Plaster Pattern Caster\n-   Rubber-Stamp Maker\n\nSpecific title(s) listed above are vetted by industry and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor for use in a Registered Apprenticeship Program.",
      "volatility": "high",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r2041_molders_shapers_and_casters_how_to_start_beginning_molders_salary",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Molders, Shapers, and Casters: how a beginner starts in this field",
      "summary": "The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic is $46,170 (or $22.20 hourly) as of 2025.",
      "body": "The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic is $46,170 (or $22.20 hourly) as of 2025.\n\nWhat O*NET Online (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025)\n$22.20 hourly, $46,170 annual”",
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      "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025)\n$22.20 hourly, $46,170 annual",
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      "id": "learn_r2041_molders_shapers_and_casters_how_to_start_beginning_molders_outlook",
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      "title": "Molders, Shapers, and Casters: how a beginner starts in this field",
      "summary": "Projected growth for Molders, Shapers, and Casters is faster than average (5% to 6%) from 2025 to 2035, with about 5,100 projected job openings.",
      "body": "Projected growth for Molders, Shapers, and Casters is faster than average (5% to 6%) from 2025 to 2035, with about 5,100 projected job openings.\n\nWhat O*NET Online (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Projected growth (2025-2035)\nFaster than average (5% to 6%)\n\nProjected job openings (2025-2035)\n5,100”",
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      "evidence_quote": "Projected growth (2025-2035)\nFaster than average (5% to 6%)\n\nProjected job openings (2025-2035)\n5,100",
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