G.O.L.E.S. CANNABIS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

Cannabis Employment Workshop

June 2 - June 20

  • How do I apply for this workshop?

    Applying for the Cannabis Employment Workshop is simple!

    Follow the steps below:

    1. Click this link to access the online form: Cannabis Employment Workshop Application Form

    2. Follow the steps listed in the form and complete all sections as requested.

    3. If possible, please email your resume to rcato@lesemploy.org.

    Things to Remember

    -Only one application should be submitted per applicant.

    -Notifications for program acceptance and waitlist status should be expected no later than Monday, May 25th.

    -There are 15 spaces available for this training. Good luck!

  • What will trainees learn during this workshop?

    During the workshop weeks, scheduled for Mondays - Thursdays, 10:00a - 2:00p, between June 2nd - June 18th, trainees will learn key cannabis industry knowledge, including all basics needed to begin working as a budtender in a local dispensary!

    Take a look at the brief schedule of events below:

    Week One: Intro & Best Practices

    -General Job Readiness

    -Customer Service for Dispensaries

    -Interviewing Basics

    -Resume Updates

    -Class Field Trip to Cannabis Expo

    Week Two: Cannabis Workforce Initiative In-Person Training

    -The Legalization of Cannabis

    -Industry Opportunities Overview and the Cannabis Plant

    -Jobs in Extraction and Manufacturing

    -Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

    -Packaging, Labeling, Marketing, and Advertising in Cannabis

    -Seed-to-sale compliance

    -Health & Safety in the Cannabis Industry

    Week Three: Employment Preparedness

    -Specialized Trainings

    -Local Community Guest Speakers

    -Approved Vendor Showcase

    -Cannabis Employment Fair (June 18th)

  • Will attending this workshop increase my employability in the cannabis industry?

    We can never guarantee placement, but our teams will work to support your employment goals through industry training, job readiness offerings, wrap around support services, and hiring events.

    On June 18th from 10:00a - 1:00p, trainees and the registered public will be invited to a Cannabis Employment Job Fair in the Lower East Side! This event will bring together qualified, local talent with dispensaries and other cannabis employers who are hiring for budtenders and other auxiliary roles.

    Trainees will have an opportunity to meet and network with hiring managers before doors open to the public!

    If you need support with job readiness services outside of this event, please feel free to contact rcato@lesemploy.org.