Career change after a layoff, where to begin? after 16 years as a mechanic

I want to move from mechanic to something with more stability. Any experience at all would help. My family is supportive but nervous. Did you take a pay cut?

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 10 months.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.