Career change after a layoff, where to begin?

After 5 years as a welding apprentice I am thinking about moving into a different field. It has been weighing on me all week. My family is supportive but nervous. How did you start?

I took a small pay cut for a year, and it was worth it for the growth afterwards.

You likely have more transferable skills than you think. Write down what you did, not what the job title said.