Cannabis Workforce Initiative

09/23/2026

Join us virtually on October 8th in partnership with the Lower Manhattan NYC Business Solutions Center to learn about Writing an Employee Handbook with one of our expert trainers!

The training will run from 2 pm - 3:30 pm.

Register for the course here: http://www.tinyurl.com/sbs-oct

09/15/2026

What's the difference between the cannabinoids CBG and CBGA? 🪴 Learn more by scrolling through this post and checking out a blog by Dr. Daniela Vergara!

Check out the blog: https://cannabisworkforce.org/the-mother-cannabinoid/

09/01/2026

Join CWI virtually on September 23rd at 11 am for an engaging webinar hosted by the Staten Island NYC Business Solutions Center where we will look at marketing, branding, packaging, and labeling in cannabis.💻🪴

Register Here: https://ow.ly/Mgjr50ZHX1i

During the webinar, you will learn: 💡
- Why branding and marketing are important for cannabis licensees
- Understand the job opportunities and the transferable skills employers need
- NYS regulations and labeling requirements
- What businesses are affected by 2025 updates
- Advertising, discount programs, and more!

Learn about the regulations to follow for packaging, labeling, marketing, & advertising in New York!

08/13/2026

Join us @ Brooklyn Navy Yard in September & October at Brooklyn to complete the CWI 15 Hour Certificate with our expert trainers! ‼️

Trainings will run weekly on Tuesdays from September 15 - October 13 from 4 pm - 8 pm.

Register for the course here: tinyurl.com/fall-bny

07/01/2026

Let's break down the Enzymes of Cannabis! 🧫🪴 Swipe to learn more about what makes up the plant and how enzymes help shape it!

06/22/2026

Want to break in to the cannabis industry? 🍃 Now's your chance to take our 15 hour certificate course live with our CWI trainers! Join us in person in Buffalo on Tuesdays, July 14th - August 11th, 10 am - 2 pm, in partnership with the Buffalo Public Library!

Register for the certificate course here: TINYURL.COM/CWI-BUFFALO

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