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Cannabis Workforce Initiative

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Cannabis Workforce Initiative

Cannabis Workforce Initiative serves NY workers seeking to enter the cannabis industry.

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!

05/01/2026

Join us virtually on Wednesday May 13th at Noon for a lunch and learn in partnership with the Buffalo Cannabis Network on Hiring the Right Cannabis Employee!💻🔅

The 1-hour training will include information on key steps in the hiring process, including how to identify the core tasks of a role, find qualified applicants, decide who to interview, conduct effective interviews, and choose the best person for the job.

🔗Register for the course here: https://luma.com/k6w2uod0

04/29/2026

Stay up to date on cannabis sale software with our POS and Metrc explainer! Both are essential to successful run a compliant business.

04/23/2026

Deep Dive in to Terpenes and THC! Swipe to learn more about how terpenes affect smell, taste and experience. 💡🧠

04/04/2026

Check out our recap reel of the Dr.King Career Fair! The CWI team had the pleasure of connecting with job seekers, community members, and future cannabis professionals at the Dr.King Job Career hosted by the Department of Labor. Moments like these are exactly why we do this work. 💚🙏🌿

If you’re curious about building a career in New York’s growing cannabis industry, CWI has free training programs designed for you — whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up.

Visit www.cannabisworkforce.org and sign up for our newsletter to stay connected and locked in!

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Albany, NY

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://cannabisworkforce.org/

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