So tell me why you need a freaking government program to learn to program a computer if you want to.
My first real computer was a PC compatiple with 640 kB of memory that would be $4800 now with inflation and there was no internet, yet I learned to program on it.
Perfect example of equality of opportunity vs outcome.
Anyone can get everything they need for a programming career for practically free.
Few indeed can make a viable career of it, despite high demand.