Career choices and best way to start myself off

The USA is full of educated idiots that went to college for business or liberal arts so they can sit behind a desk. Many of these are outsourced by overseas whitecollar workers that do it cheaper. I spent my career in mining and equipment maintenance. Those mechanics, electricians, welders get their hands dirty and work in harsh conditions; but those jobs have to be done on site by trained technicians. Heavy equipment mechanics are in high demand. Many equipment dealers pay kids to go to diesel mech tech college and promise them jobs after graduation. If you want to stay on automotive side, get some tech training so you understand the electronics and fuel injection basics.