Nichols
I can only speak for here in Jersey, but here goes:
We have an apprentice program available thru most of the County Vo Tech Schools, and they also offer evening courses (so you can make a living during the day).
Another suggestion is to see if you can land a job with a contractor as a helper/apprentice to get field experience.

I don't know the State requirements where you are, so I can't comment further.

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