Cannabis Workforce Initiative

06/17/2026

06/12/2026

Tips for budtenders! Swipe to read our tips on engaging with customers and recommendations to build well needed trust. 📖💸

06/10/2026

Calling all of Rochester! Come stop by CWI's table at any of the four Roc the Block events running from June through September! Discover Your Next Great Job Opportunity 🚀

06/09/2026

Webinar coming up next week! 💻 Want to learn more about the foundations of a strong cannabis business? Check out our seed to sale compliance training on Tuesday, June 16th from 3 - 4:30 pm! This training will be held virtually and is hosted in collaboration with Staten Island NYC Business Solutions Center!

Register Here: https://ow.ly/A3Og50Z9s4V

06/05/2026

CWI grows excellence 🌱. Our graduates are perfect representatives of that! Hear from Catherine on her experience with our 15 hour certificate program with and and how it helped her to work in a dispensary!

06/02/2026

Hear from one of our CWI 15 hour certificate graduates who’s now working in the field! Kay attended one of our trainings with and where they gained the knowledge and tools to land a job as a inventory tech in NYC 🚀🧠

06/01/2026

As a budtender, taking compliance seriously is not just part of the job, it's part of the culture. At the front end of the store, there are many layers of compliance that require accuracy and safety. Your role is essential in keeping the market safe and legal. Scroll through to find out more and learn about our 15 Hour Certificate Course!

05/22/2026

Calling all employers! Join us online next Thursday May 28th @ 6 pm for a webinar with Rochester Public Library on how to create your Employee Handbook! 📑✏️
Register here: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/16629417

05/14/2026

Join us next Thursday May 21st in partnership with Rochester Public Library from 6 pm - 8 pm for a webinar on Wage & Hour Requirements for licensed and ancillary cannabis businesses! Scan the QR Code to Register or click the link: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/16629409

05/06/2026

Ever wondered what are the steps legalized cannabis takes from seed to sale? Check out our overview on the phases along the regulatory path. Swipe to the end to find a link to our video on what jobs exist throughout the industry!