A job in the IT department of a business that doesn't specialize in technology could be a good start. My company will hire interns who have completed only their

A job in the IT department of a business that doesn't specialize in technology could be a good start. My company will hire interns who have completed only their freshman year of a CS or similar program and give opportunities for real work, but we are not nearly as rigorous with technical interviews. It may not be a good landing point for someone who only wants to be technical, but it's been great experience for many who have gone on to everywhere from Microsoft/Google to start-ups. I work at a food company in the I.T. department in a development-centric role.