Thanks for the advice. I should have mentioned this, but unfortunately I live in an area that is very much the middle of nowhere and not at all a tech hub. I feel this is holding me back as well, since I can only apply for jobs where I’m remote or can relocate, and I’m sure companies would rather hire a local. There’s maybe… two? Software dev companies in my immediate area. (I’ve already applied, haven’t heard back.) I could probably find a group for tractor enthusiasts.

The closest thing I have to anything like that that I know of is the upcoming career fair at my university, which is open to alumni as well, but that’s not for a while yet.

No, I always thought it seemed stupidly dangerous. What happens if a kid falls and cracks their noggin. seems like an unnecessary liability