I think this is an excellent idea. I know it's been very discouraging for so many interested parties wanting to get into the field, completing all the required courses, only to get rejected when applying for code enforcement positions, as they lack the field experience or the year(s) required. It's rare to find a city with a trainee position, which would be a newbie's only hope of getting into the field of code enforcement. I hope this program is a huge success! Toni Carvalho - City of Santa Ana