Learning a trade is the "best" solution in the sense that you'll have something you can carry with you and a defined skill that will almost guarantee you the chance at a job wherever. And will probably pay better than entry level blue collar work. It can take a little investment to get there, though, because you'll want official training, not a "I learned it myself". (unless the thing in question is web design or another computer related task, the one field that is basically the opposite, degrees mean shit but personal experience counts for everything)
But if you want an office job, ABSOLUTELY brush up on Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Learn basic stuff about playing around with data, sorting it, basic functions. If you work at a small company, you may want to learn basic web design stuff. Not coding, but learn Wordpress and basic HTML. Actually go make yourself a free, professional Wordpress website and include that on your resume as an example of your work to prove you have the experience. It's very simple, and many companies use it, or at least will be impressed that you can somewhat understand managing and learn quickly.
In your free time, find somewhere to volunteer. Especially somewhere where you can sit at a front desk and answer phone calls. That'll help you nudge your way into a desk job. ANY administrative experience you can get will be helpful. Plus, if you volunteer, you can hopefully get a job reference out of the deal, too.
If desk work isn't for you, there are some jobs that will train you on the spot. I was a phlebotomist for 8 months between school. Zero experience, my life had nothing to do with medical stuff at all. It was at one of those plasma donation places that are basically McPhlebotomy. It didn't pay super great but it felt a little more "professional", and after a year or so I bet I could've gotten a better paying job in a real clinic.
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But if you want an office job, ABSOLUTELY brush up on Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Learn basic stuff about playing around with data, sorting it, basic functions. If you work at a small company, you may want to learn basic web design stuff. Not coding, but learn Wordpress and basic HTML. Actually go make yourself a free, professional Wordpress website and include that on your resume as an example of your work to prove you have the experience. It's very simple, and many companies use it, or at least will be impressed that you can somewhat understand managing and learn quickly.
In your free time, find somewhere to volunteer. Especially somewhere where you can sit at a front desk and answer phone calls. That'll help you nudge your way into a desk job. ANY administrative experience you can get will be helpful. Plus, if you volunteer, you can hopefully get a job reference out of the deal, too.
If desk work isn't for you, there are some jobs that will train you on the spot. I was a phlebotomist for 8 months between school. Zero experience, my life had nothing to do with medical stuff at all. It was at one of those plasma donation places that are basically McPhlebotomy. It didn't pay super great but it felt a little more "professional", and after a year or so I bet I could've gotten a better paying job in a real clinic.