Chet:
First, welcome to ECN Forums from one of the Jersey guys!!!
IMHO, it's never to late to jump into anything.
I teach PT at a county Vo-Tech for entry level guys (evening classes). The classes for the last few years have consisted of a lot of 'not young' guys looking to jump into the electrical trade. They have varied backrounds, truck drivers to laborers, and the unemployed. Some stick out the whole program, a few don't return after one or two nights with me.
That said, someone with determination, who don't mind getting dirty, taking some crap, can fit in, given the right oppertunity. Keep in mind that some areas of this country are still in 'not good' shape.
