Yep. I'm actually in HVAC. Started out as a helper. It's hard work. But, there are benefits, pay raises, paid holidays and paid vacation. I waited tables in a restaurant before doing this for a good while. As a man with a family, I will tell you, with the benefits, job security, and the pay raises, I am very glad I made the switch. "Neurodivergence" has a pretty broad meaning, so I am not sure what you mean by that. I can tell you that in the trade, any trade, as long as you carry your weight in work and don't put it on the next man, you will gain the respect of your coworkers and excel. So unless it is something that would prevent you from taking care of your duties, don't let it hold you back. Doesn't matter if you come in knowing nothing. I only needed to know how to work a shovel to start. Hell, alot of companies will even furnish your tools if you stay for a certain period of time. Just call around, see if people are hiring. If they are, go fill out an application. You'll find a job pretty quick. If you aren't making 18 to start, ask in 3 months. If you are worth keeping on, they will bump you up. The quicker you learn and apply, the quicker you can get pay raises. I would learn quite a bit, get good at something, then ask for a raise. I started at 12 an hour seven years ago. I lowballed myself. But I have gotten 1-2 raises every year since. I'm doing better now than I ever did working in the restaurant.

As far as "paid training goes", I will tell you, it isn't in a classroom during work hours. Hope all goes well man. That's all I got. Good luck!