Getting into a specialized trade is easier than you think. There are several opportunities available including apprenticeships, trade school or other degrees. 

Skilled trades are occupations that require a special skill, knowledge or ability which can be obtained through a technical program at a community college in two years or less, or through specialized training like apprenticeship. They key characteristic of a skilled trade is the combination of classroom learning with learning on-the-job. A job in the trades means that you will be doing work that affects people’s lives everyday - making it better & safer.