Yup, go for it.
I spent my summers in college learning to be an electrician and it has been a constant benefit having those years as a tradesman in my skill set. I would suggest you find a way to work in your trade of choice at least part time while progressing through the education program. The immersion of actually performing the work will increase the value of the education significantly. Being able to take learned skills to practice at work and conversely take real world problems back with you to the classroom is massively beneficial to your mastery of the skills.
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