Industry layoffs, what are people doing? - 13 months and counting

Many of the people I know in my field were laid off this year, including me as a teaching assistant. Any experience at all would help. I have transferable skills but no direct experience elsewhere.

A short certificate helped me more than a new degree would have. Check what local colleges offer.

Look at job postings to see which skills repeat, then fill the gap. That gave me a direction.