Becoming an Electrician, College, Military, or Apprenticeship?

Hello, I was thinking about becoming an electrician or other physical skill based job, i was wondering if anyone has any ideas about what path i should take. I was thinking possibly military first as that would give me a lot of experience and then try to become certified after or is it better to do an apprenticeship first, get certified, and then work for yourself or a company. Any advice would be helpful, not just in electrical work but in other jobs like a machinist, i am a very hands on and creative person