Is Anyone Willing to Chat About Breaking Into the Tech Industry?

I'm looking to connect with software engineers who are open to chatting—either over video or in person—about breaking into the tech industry. As someone with a significant career gap and no prior industry experience, I would really appreciate guidance on how to get started.

I’m especially interested in understanding which roles, beyond traditional software engineering, might be a good fit for my background. If you have insight into companies or teams that are open to training or mentoring candidates like me, I would be grateful to learn from your experience.

Thank you in advance for your time and support!