Career change after a layoff, where to begin? (Providence)

After 14 years as a retail manager I am thinking about moving into a different field. I have read a lot of threads here and could not find my exact situation. My family is supportive but nervous.

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

Try a small project in the new field before committing. It told me a lot about whether I would enjoy it.