Career change after a layoff, where to begin?, electrician's helper here

After 9 years as an electrician's helper I am thinking about moving into a different field. My family is supportive but nervous. Has anyone made a similar move?

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.