So, let's see if a get this: he has had no training, has no access to any books, gets no support, and has unwilling managers?
How do you expect him to gain any experience? If he has access to the internet, his management must have at least enough money to buy him a simple book. If not, and you are so devoted to helping him, feel free to send him a few books (or the Perl CD Book Shelf)

Paul