If you were here (Australia) I would suggest looking into how our TAFE could help.
www.central.wa.edu.au
But you first need a defined plan. I have been in this industry for 40 years and one thing I can say for sure is you will never stop learning. I had a chap join the industry at about your age and he has ended up in our CASA as an airworthiness officer.
Have you tried plodding down to nearby airports and trying to speak with the people there? You might like to consider offering your hands free for a few hours a week in order to gain some experiance. Obviously this will not include flying duties, but could cover skill sets you already have in office or general hangar duties. Insurance might be an issue?