Why do they want to do it? Focus on their reasons why, rather than just teaching them to code so they can code. What's the benefits? And I don't think just hav

Why do they want to do it? Focus on their reasons why, rather than just teaching them to code so they can code. What's the benefits? And I don't think just having a job is a good enough incentive. Try to instill some passion in them, and then like suggested above... All you need to do is show them some books and let them write it out on pen and paper.