{ "batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_education", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "Most craft artist careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.", "body": "Most craft artist careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.”\n\nNote: education/training requirement tagged as Unclassified since no listed topic fits", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/27-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_education_minimum", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Access.signup']", "summary": "High school diploma/GED or certificate after high school is usually needed to start a career as a craft artist.", "body": "High school diploma/GED or certificate after high school is usually needed to start a career as a craft artist.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“high school diploma/GED or certificate after high school usually needed”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/27-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "high school diploma/GED or certificate after high school usually needed", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Access.signup']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_training_time", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "Employees in these careers need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.", "body": "Employees in these careers need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed.”\n\nNote: training time tagged as Unclassified since no listed topic fits", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/27-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_job_requirements_experience", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.", "body": "Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must be in an apprenticeship for three to four years or have several years of job training. You may need to pass a test to get a license to do the job.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/27-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must be in an apprenticeship for three to four years or have several years of job training. You may need to pass a test to get a license to do the job.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_education_percentages", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "Among new hires in the craft artist occupation, 26% needed a high school diploma, 26% needed a post-secondary certificate, and 17% needed less than a high school diploma.", "body": "Among new hires in the craft artist occupation, 26% needed a high school diploma, 26% needed a post-secondary certificate, and 17% needed less than a high school diploma.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“26%\n\n responded: \n High school diploma or equivalent required\n \n\n\n\n\n 26%\n\n responded: \n Post-secondary certificate required\n \n\n\n\n\n 17%\n\n responded: \n Less than high school diploma required”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "26%\n\n responded: \n High school diploma or equivalent required\n \n\n\n\n\n 26%\n\n responded: \n Post-secondary certificate required\n \n\n\n\n\n 17%\n\n responded: \n Less than high school diploma required", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_median_wage_2025", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "The median wage for craft artists in 2025 was $22.15 per hour or $46,080 annually.", "body": "The median wage for craft artists in 2025 was $22.15 per hour or $46,080 annually.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025)\n $22.15 hourly, $46,080 annual”\n\nNote: wages are not a listed topic; tagged Unclassified", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00", "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 $22.15 hourly, $46,080 annual", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_job_outlook", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "The job outlook for craft artists is below average with slower than average growth projected (1% to 2%) from 2025 to 2035.", "body": "The job outlook for craft artists is below average with slower than average growth projected (1% to 2%) from 2025 to 2035.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Below Average\n \n New job opportunities are less likely in the future.\n\n \n \n \n It's a below average outlook for Craft Artists.\n \n \n This career will grow slower than average.\n Large numbers of job openings are not expected.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/27-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Below Average\n \n New job opportunities are less likely in the future.\n\n \n \n \n It's a below average outlook for Craft Artists.\n \n \n This career will grow slower than average.\n Large numbers of job openings are not expected.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_projected_job_openings", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "Projected job openings for craft artists from 2025 to 2035 are 1,000.", "body": "Projected job openings for craft artists from 2025 to 2035 are 1,000.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Projected job openings (2025-2035)\n 1,000”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00", "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 job openings (2025-2035)\n 1,000", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_employment_2025", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "There were 11,500 craft artists employed in 2025.", "body": "There were 11,500 craft artists employed in 2025.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Employment (2025)\n 11,500 employees”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00", "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)\n 11,500 employees", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_salary_range", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Money.pricing']", "summary": "The salary range for craft artists is from $25,960 to $71,990 annually.", "body": "The salary range for craft artists is from $25,960 to $71,990 annually.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“$25,960\n $71,990”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/27-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "$25,960\n $71,990", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Money.pricing']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_job_zone", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "Craft artists are in Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed.", "body": "Craft artists are in Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Job Zone\nTitleJob Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00", "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\nTitleJob Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_svp_range", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "The SVP range for craft artists is 6.0 to less than 7.0.", "body": "The SVP range for craft artists is 6.0 to less than 7.0.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“SVP Range(6.0 to < 7.0)”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "SVP Range(6.0 to < 7.0)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_top_industry", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "The top industry employing craft artists is Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation.", "body": "The top industry employing craft artists is Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Top industries (2025)\n Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Top industries (2025)\n Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_association_craft_industry_alliance", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "The Craft Industry Alliance is one of the professional associations listed for craft artists.", "body": "The Craft Industry Alliance is one of the professional associations listed for craft artists.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Craft Industry Alliance\nexternal site\n\n Society of North American Goldsmiths\nexternal site\n\n American Craft Council\nexternal site”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Craft Industry Alliance\nexternal site\n\n Society of North American Goldsmiths\nexternal site\n\n American Craft Council\nexternal site", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2077_craft_artists_how_to_start_craft_artists_apprenticeship_taxidermist", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Craft Artists: ['Unclassified']", "summary": "Taxidermist (Profess & Kin) is an example apprenticeship title for craft artists.", "body": "Taxidermist (Profess & Kin) is an example apprenticeship title for craft artists.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Example apprenticeship titles for this occupation:\n\n\nTaxidermist (Profess & Kin)”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Example apprenticeship titles for this occupation:\n\n\nTaxidermist (Profess & Kin)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2077-craft-artists-how-to-start", "subject": "Craft Artists", "topic": "['Unclassified']", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }