Open Source groups are friendly to tech newbies and meetups or conferences are generally free. Local Linux User Groups (LUGs) in western U.S. usually meet in local non-profit Maker Spaces(search on this). The LUG where I currently live is smaller; 10 or so meet in person during non-pandemic times. They are able Linux and system folks. Some will tutor IT, networks, and Linux, and know the job market. Their IRChat channel contains "passing in the hall" type tech discussions. I highly recommend Open Source and Linux groups.
A different job idea is accounting or bookkeeping? While this is less interesting than IT, the barrier to entry might be lower. Given your aptitude for details it could be a good fit. Free online courses are available at Coursera.org or edX.org.
A different job idea is accounting or bookkeeping? While this is less interesting than IT, the barrier to entry might be lower. Given your aptitude for details it could be a good fit. Free online courses are available at Coursera.org or edX.org.