I don't see in the article that Zoe Lofgren is pushing to have our citizens trained for these jobs so this visa requirement can be reduced. That's too bad. I want to make a career change before it's too late. Due to all the shortages in high tech, I don't see a problem of finding a job. The problem is getting the training and experience to get into the industry.
Community colleges are a great, inexpensive method of getting training.
Certificates will help you get your foot in the door. You can also go on the Internet and find some of the companies you might want to work for and contact their HR manager to determine the type of help they are looking for. I liken the situation to a young person trying to establish credit. You know you can take the responsibility and handle the challenge, but unless someone is willing to give you that first break, you're not going to get it. It's obvious to me what's lacking, the two to three years of onthejob experience that all of these companies are looking for.