Sorry to hear that.Taking electrical/electronic courses would be helpful in the coming years if you haven't taken any already.If you have taken some courses already,than maybe taking some more advanced courses then what you've taken already.Taking courses like these will carry yourself across a broad number of trades for now until times get better.Someone that has done electrical work in whatever trade looks better than someone off the street that hasn't.I'm not familiar with Seattle or the surrounding areas but,are there any City Civil Service Exams for your area or an area near you(Transit,Housing or Municipal Elevator Mechanics)?Best Of Luck To You.