The cannabis industry in the New York City area is a rapidly developing sector with a variety of employment, training, and local community equity opportunities. Scroll down to find resources for job seekers, employers, and community organizations.
Cannabis Employment Services
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For Job-Seekers
Click the link below to access information, training, and employment resources for job seekers.
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For Employers
Click below to access free resources for cannabis employers, including hiring support services, employee training tools, and NYS compliance information.
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For Community Orgs
Click below to access information about existing and developing policy, know your rights language, and equity-centered initiatives.
Resources for Cannabis Job-Seekers
From production facilities to retail dispensaries, the opportunities for employment in the cannabis industry are growing each day in NYC. Take a look at the opportunities available below!
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Cannabis Employment & Resource Fair
June 18th @ 10am - 1pm | Manhattan
We are excited to connect experienced job seekers with employers who are actively hiring in the cannabis industry!
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Free Cannabis Employment Workshop hosted by G.O.L.E.S. & the Cannabis Workforce Initiative (CWI)
June 2 - June 20th
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LESEN is connected with a host of partners who can help support your employment and staffing needs!
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Resources for Cannabis Employers
The legal requirements for a business owner - new or experienced - are dynamic, and the cannabis industry is no different. Scroll down to find more!
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Hiring the Right Cannabis Employees: Essentials for Business Success
June 16th @ 6pm | Virtual - Register Here
Are you a new or seasoned cannabis employer? Join in to receive free hiring insights and guidance to help you:
Identify key tasks for the job
Find qualified applicants
Decide who to interview
Conduct successful interviews
Choose the best person to hire
Avoid legal mistakes
This training is provided by LESEN and the Cannabis Workforce Initiative
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Cannabis Employer’s Guide to Writing an Employee Handbook
June 17th @ 1pm | Virtual - Register Here
Did you know having an Employee Handbook is required for all NYS cannabis licensees?
We’ll break down what this means and what’s needed to be in compliance.
Understand what the handbook is for
Learn what policies to include and understand optional additions
Ensure your business is in compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws
Customize our sample handbook so it works for your business
SPACE IS LIMITED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Training provided by the NYC Business Solutions & the Cannabis Workforce Initiative
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Cannabis Employment & Resource Fair
June 18th @ 10am - 1pm | Manhattan - Register Here
We are excited to invite cannabis employers and resource organizations to set up a free table and meet qualified, job-ready, resume-vetted job-seekers!
If your company is hiring, please sign up for a free table space for this event - space is limited!
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Cannabis Career Exploration and Worker Rights Certificate Program: 15 Hour Free Staff Training
Self-Paced | Virtual
The Cannabis Workforce Initiative’s free 15-hour certificate training program gives new workers and job seekers a better understanding of New York’s adult-use cannabis market and processes from seed to sale.
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Resources for Community Organizations
Cannabis is an emerging sector whose impact can be felt in different ways across many communities. You’re invited to view resources and support services for community organizations.
More information will be shared shortly!