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      "id": "learn_r2065_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_how_to_start_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_001",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation: Access.education",
      "summary": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders typically require less than a high school diploma for some jobs, a high school diploma or equivalent for other jobs, and some college without a degree for yet other jobs.",
      "body": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders typically require less than a high school diploma for some jobs, a high school diploma or equivalent for other jobs, and some college without a degree for yet other jobs.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:\nLess than high school diploma required for some jobs\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required for some jobs\nSome college, no degree required for some jobs”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-6042.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:\nLess than high school diploma required for some jobs\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required for some jobs\nSome college, no degree required for some jobs",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "2065-shoe-machine-operators-and-tenders-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation",
      "topic": "Access.education",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r2065_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_how_to_start_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_002",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation: Access.job_training",
      "summary": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders require job training ranging from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.",
      "body": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders require job training ranging from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Job Training\nRanges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-6042.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Job Training\nRanges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "2065-shoe-machine-operators-and-tenders-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation",
      "topic": "Access.job_training",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r2065_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_how_to_start_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_003",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation: Access.job_zone",
      "summary": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders fall in Job Zone 1-2 (Very Little to Some Preparation Needed), usually requiring a high school diploma or GED, with some occupations needing little or no previous experience and others requiring several months to a year of experience.",
      "body": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders fall in Job Zone 1-2 (Very Little to Some Preparation Needed), usually requiring a high school diploma or GED, with some occupations needing little or no previous experience and others requiring several months to a year of experience.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Job Zone\nTitle\nJob Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed\nEducation\nUsually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.\nRelated Experience\nSome occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-6042.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Job Zone\nTitle\nJob Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed\nEducation\nUsually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.\nRelated Experience\nSome occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "2065-shoe-machine-operators-and-tenders-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation",
      "topic": "Access.job_zone",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r2065_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_how_to_start_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_004",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation: Craft.studio",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders spend 100% of time using hands to handle objects, perform repetitive motions (88%), wear safety equipment daily (77%), work indoors not environmentally controlled (53%), and perform general physical activities requiring considerable use of arms and legs.",
      "body": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders spend 100% of time using hands to handle objects, perform repetitive motions (88%), wear safety equipment daily (77%), work indoors not environmentally controlled (53%), and perform general physical activities requiring considerable use of arms and legs.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Work Context\\n5 ofAll 26 displayed (Show allShow top 5)\\n\\nSpend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 100% responded \\\"Continually or almost continually.\\\"\\nRelated occupations\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nSpend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 88% responded \\\"Continually or almost continually.\\\"\\nRelated occupations\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nImportance of Being Exact or Accurate\\nRelated occupations\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nWear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 77% responded \\\"Every day.\\\"\\nRelated occupations\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nContact With Others — 59% responded \\\"Contact with others most of the time.\\\"\\nRelated occupations\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nFace-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams — 76% responded \\\"Every day.\\\"\\n”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-6042.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Work Context\\n5 ofAll 26 displayed (Show allShow top 5)\\n\\nSpend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 100% responded \\\"Continually or almost continually.\\\"\\nRelated occupations\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nSpend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 88% responded \\\"Continually or almost continually.\\\"\\nRelated occupations\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nImportance of Being Exact or Accurate\\nRelated occupations\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nWear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 77% responded \\\"Every day.\\\"\\nRelated occupations\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nContact With Others — 59% responded \\\"Contact with others most of the time.\\\"\\nRelated occupations\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nFace-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams — 76% responded \\\"Every day.\\\"\\n",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "2065-shoe-machine-operators-and-tenders-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation",
      "topic": "Craft.studio",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "craft.studio",
          "safety.privacy"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "failed",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "hollow_body",
          "strong_label_on_weak_content"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r2065_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_how_to_start_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_005",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation: Money.wages",
      "summary": "The median wage for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in 2025 was $17.14 per hour or $35,650 annually.",
      "body": "The median wage for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in 2025 was $17.14 per hour or $35,650 annually.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025)\n$17.14 hourly, $35,650 annual”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-6042.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025)\n$17.14 hourly, $35,650 annual",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "2065-shoe-machine-operators-and-tenders-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation",
      "topic": "Money.wages",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees",
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r2065_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_how_to_start_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_006",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation: Money.employment",
      "summary": "In 2025, there were 4,600 employees in the Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation.",
      "body": "In 2025, there were 4,600 employees in the Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Employment (2025)\n4,600 employees”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-6042.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Employment (2025)\n4,600 employees",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "2065-shoe-machine-operators-and-tenders-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation",
      "topic": "Money.employment",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r2065_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_how_to_start_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_007",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation: Money.job_outlook",
      "summary": "The projected growth for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders from 2025 to 2035 is a decline of -1% or lower, with 400 projected job openings over the same period.",
      "body": "The projected growth for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders from 2025 to 2035 is a decline of -1% or lower, with 400 projected job openings over the same period.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Projected growth (2025-2035)\n\nDecline (-1% or lower)\n\n\n\nProjected job openings (2025-2035)\n400\n\n\nSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data\nexternal site and 2025-2035 employment projections\nexternal site.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-6042.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Projected growth (2025-2035)\n\nDecline (-1% or lower)\n\n\n\nProjected job openings (2025-2035)\n400\n\n\nSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data\nexternal site and 2025-2035 employment projections\nexternal site.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "2065-shoe-machine-operators-and-tenders-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation",
      "topic": "Money.job_outlook",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r2065_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_how_to_start_shoe_machine_operators_and_tenders_008",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation: Access.software_skills",
      "summary": "Hot Technologies frequently required in employer job postings for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders include document management software (Adobe Acrobat), electronic mail software (Microsoft Outlook), industrial control software (production control), inventory management software (inventory tracking), office suite software (Microsoft Office), presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint), spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel), and word processing software (Microsoft Word).",
      "body": "Hot Technologies frequently required in employer job postings for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders include document management software (Adobe Acrobat), electronic mail software (Microsoft Outlook), industrial control software (production control), inventory management software (inventory tracking), office suite software (Microsoft Office), presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint), spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel), and word processing software (Microsoft Word).\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Software Skills\n5 ofAll 8 displayed (Show allShow top 5)\n\nDocument management software — Adobe Acrobat Hot Technology\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nElectronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook Hot Technology\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nIndustrial control software — Production control software\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nInventory management software — Inventory tracking software\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nOffice suite software — Microsoft Office software Hot Technology\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nSpreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel Hot Technology\nWord processing software — Microsoft Word Hot Technology”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-6042.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Software Skills\n5 ofAll 8 displayed (Show allShow top 5)\n\nDocument management software — Adobe Acrobat Hot Technology\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nElectronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook Hot Technology\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nIndustrial control software — Production control software\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nInventory management software — Inventory tracking software\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nOffice suite software — Microsoft Office software Hot Technology\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology\nRelated occupations\n\n\n\n\n\nSpreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel Hot Technology\nWord processing software — Microsoft Word Hot Technology",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "2065-shoe-machine-operators-and-tenders-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders occupation",
      "topic": "Access.software_skills",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
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