I don't think the issue here is whether this works or not. The point is that there aren't enough devs. That several programs like these are starting, and that c

I don't think the issue here is whether this works or not. The point is that there aren't enough devs. That several programs like these are starting, and that companies are willing to hire, gives you a glimpse of the demand for developers these days. I believe this trend will continue in the near future, and people with the capacity to become hireable programmers will transfer from other professions.