Hmm, you have a long time to sit on this, get your 1000, or 1500 hours that you need first, a lot can and will change by the time you are hirable.
My other suggestion is that you don't put all your eggs in one basket. Have a second career that you are "professionally qualified" in.
No question, the regional that allows you to live at home should be one of your first choices, and all the better if it is a reputable one with good benefits.