I can certainly see where you are coming from. As you stated, it is a chicken and egg problem somewhat. However, if the person has no background whatsoever tha

I can certainly see where you are coming from. As you stated, it is a chicken and egg problem somewhat. However, if the person has no background whatsoever that's actually different than someone who has some verifiable experience but just isn't what you would like initially. Wouldn't it make sense to take in someone who has some experience then train them. Sure they may leave but they may not if you treat them well. An employee leaving in the tech world is always a risk. I notice many companies spend all of their efforts hiring but very little effort is exerted to retain people. At the end of the day the tech world could stand to give back to the community in some way. If it means taking on a bit more hiring risk, its a small service to the communities they've taken so much from.