Builds tiny, precise physical models of buildings and cities for presentations and competitions.
You laser-cut hundreds of tiny window frames, 3D print a stadium roof, and glue miniature trees around a model of a new campus. When it is done it sits in a glass case in a city hall lobby.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Woodshop, 3D printing, and laser-cutting skills; many come from design schools or maker spaces.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Industrial Design, Architecture, Fine Arts (sculpture).
Growing slowly. Small field; demand at large firms and model studios.
Medium risk for 10 years. 3D printers and laser cutters automate parts, and VR replaces some models; hand-finishing and creative problem-solving stay human.
Classes: Woodshop, Studio art, 3D printing or engineering class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-9199.
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