[snowwrestler]

For entry level web development I would take a look at PR or communications agencies. Many of them build and host custom websites for clients. Depending on the company, it can be a great way to get your first entry on your resume.

The work is not super complicated and it's often based on popular CMS software and/or frameworks, so it's easy to get going. But you'll be getting paid and working on real projects, which are what you need to start building a career.

You'll get to work with other developers and start making professional connections. Agency folks enjoy networking so you'll learn how to do that. And, jumping into a client company can be a viable way to move on to more complex work.

I'm in the DC area and basically every single agency is looking for developers right now. But there should be a similar industry in any medium to big city.