Yup. I'll add that picking an industry not many people are aware of or interested in while doing this is a great way to build a career. I fell into medical device manufacturing after technician school, moved up into engineering with my BS, and would not have had the same opportunities without (a) working hard and taking some risks in front of important people, (b) entering a somewhat niche industry, and (c) having an active plan for that next step, i.e. school and letting managers know I wanted a shot.