I could use some advice non Mopar

Don't know where you are located, but I would suggest going to local Electric Companies, and trying to get on as a Journeyman. Knowing that would be a no-brainer and I believe you probably would have already done that, but you might find some local construction companies and see if you can get on with Home Building and running residental wiring.

Right now its tough to find any employment, and you might even need to consider doing other stuff....I hate fast food, and retail sales, but you might find a job doing custom Automotive Stereo Installations.

Keep on pressing on and you'll find something....eventually.

Good luck....there's alot of us unemployed American's out there.