How can I get my foot on the door for Java programming job? Should I enroll to 1-2 years computer school just to get programming job?

Somebody suggest me to participate in the SourceForge.net Java project. Will the employer convince once I put the project in my resume? (After the completion of the project )

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If your at a point where you could go to Uni then that would be a great option to take as you can learn so much, on the other hand you could get a different job for now and learn it in your own time, build a portfolio and try for a job.

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