Eric, you don't need education to start an auto technician career. If you are motivated and good with your hands you can start working in ‘quick lube’ service station, get some experience, on the job training and move from there.

While, I was researching what is available in your area. I notice that Asnuntuck community college near you have interesting evening and weekend manufacturing programs with 90% hiring rate. Here is a link with more info. http://www.acc.commnet.edu/courses-programs/manufacturing-technology-programs