How did you start your career as an electrician? How would you recommend someone wanting to start in the electrical field to start?

Feeling old jumping into a new career 24 y/o also have a 2 y/o, I've done minor electrical work and it is very satisfying when I've done it in the past, my grandfather was also an electrician so I know I've got the sparks in my bones somewhere.

Wondering of starting as an apprentice somewhere and having my schooling paid for the company is the best play?

They also have a trade school down here in TX I could pay for.

Very interested in more information, thanks!