Career change after a layoff, where to begin? after 16 years as an accounts payable clerk

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. My family is supportive but nervous. How did you start?

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

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 9 months.