Zero to SCJP

Here is my collection of links to give you experience and knowledge in the JAVA programming language.

Learning JAVA

If you never Programmed before do this Thinking In C
Thinking in C

After you Finish Thinking in C Learn a bit more about pointers.
Pointer Tutorials :
Tutorial 1
Tutorial 2
Tutorial 3

After Mastering Pointers Start Learning JAVA

Read Bruce Eckel's Thinking In JAVA eBook:
Thinking in Java 3rd

Also Sun Tutorials:
Sun Tutorials on Java

Get Certification:
Sun Certification
It is good to be certified to prove your skills in java, it will cost money to take this exam though so be prepared.

Goodluck