Congratulations.
I'm in the same class as you, I'll be back to work Monday after 4 months of being laid off (first time I've had more than 2 days off since I was 16). It sure is a great feeling to get geared up to be productive again.
You're lucky in that you are in what appears to be a growing industry in a rather tumultuous economy. Bust yer butt (well, not like you already did

) and see if you can come out ahead of the pack. There's likely to be a good amount of moving and shaking from the people I've been in contact with up here in NY.
Again, congratulations and good luck.