Entrepreneurship
If you’re looking to start a business in Cannabis or looking to scale your business this section provides resources for the Cannabis Entrepreneur.
Employment
This section provides resources geared toward Cannabis employment. Access resources for both the employer and employees in the Cannabis industry.
General Guidance / How to Be a “Professional”
Whether you’re looking to transition into the Cannabis business, grow in the Cannabis industry, or you work in another field there’s always an occasion to improve your professional persona. The resources below can help you increase your professional skillset.
Entrepreneurship
Business First Wednesdays
A monthly program for current or aspiring business owners. Each month we discuss general topics, such as accounting and social media marketing, that apply to any type of business.
Cannabis Industry Meetup
From seed to sale, this program covers all aspects of starting a cannabis business.
Cannabis Retail Tech Discovery
In this Retail Technology Discovery session hosted by CANY & Dutchie*, panelist provided an overview of the cannabis technology ecosystem, Why Cannabis specific tech is important vs. general retail tech. This video also provides a dispensary tech evaluation checklist. This is a great intro to the tech platform and what it takes to be a dispensary in 2023.
*All NYS CAURD licenses will have to utilize Dutchie as their Point of Sale (POS) system.
Employment
Employee Resources
WOCC CannaCareers – Ancillary Session Human Resources
In the CannaCareers series highlighting employment opportunities in non-plant touching verticals of the Cannabis industry, this session discusses the roles and responsibilities of being a Human Resource professional in Cannabis
WOCC CannaCareers – Ancillary Session Marketing
In the CannaCareers series highlighting employment opportunities in non-plant touching verticals of the Cannabis industry, this session discusses the roles and responsibilities of being a marketing professional in Cannabis
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WOCC CannaCareers – Overview on Ancillary Opportunities
This session provides a high-level view of a few ancillary opportunities in Cannabis.
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WOCC CannaCareers – Working in Manufacturing
This session discusses the various roles and day-to-day responsibilities of folks working in Cannabis manufacturing which is considered a plant-touching vertical in the industry. Subject matter experts and this informational session focuses on infusion manufacturing.
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WOCC CannaCareers – Working in Retail
This session discusses the various roles and day-to-day responsibilities of folks working in Cannabis dispensaries also known as retail locations.
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WOCC CannaCareers – Working in Cultivation
This session discusses the various roles and day-to-day responsibilities of folks working in Cannabis cultivation which is a plant-touching vertical of the Cannabis industry.
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WOCC CannaCareers – Working in Compliance
This session discusses the various roles and day-to-day responsibilities of folks working in Cannabis compliance which is a plant-touching vertical of the Cannabis industry and plays a crucial role in legal Cannabis markets.
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Employer Resources
Adult Use Cannabis and the Workplace – New York Labor Law 201-D
Cannabis Workforce Development
The New York State Department of Labor’s Cannabis Employment, Education and Development (CEED) Unit is designed to assist both job seekers and businesses who work in the adult-use, medical cannabis, and cannabinoid hemp industries. We connect workers to a variety of employment opportunities in this emerging field.
Canabis Workforce Development Webinar
Workforce Development panel workshop, hosted by the NYC Regional Committee of the Cannabis Association of New York. The pannel includes representatives from New York State Department of Labor / Division of Employment & Workforce Solutions, Local 338 (NYS Cannabis Union), staffing agencies, legal teams and more.
Recorded November 17th, 2022.
