Originally reported by Heather Willard of Fox 31 News
Jan 10, 2024
New online classes help 'kick start' cannabis career opportunities
Since Colorado legalized recreational cannabis 10 years ago, on January 1st, 2014, numerous people haved moved to the state in hopes of establishing a career in the cannabis industry. Now, 10 years later, The University of Denver and Green Flower, who is self described as the cannabis industry's most trusted training provider, are providing ways to fulfill those cannabis career goals.
Here's 10 important details to know about the program:
The University of Denver and Green Flower have launched four new classes to help kickstart cannabis industry careers.
The certificate paths offered are in cannabis healthcare and medicine, cannabis agriculture and horticulture, the business of cannabis, and cannabis compliance and risk management.
A cannabis market data analyst company reported a 55% turnover rate in the cannabis retail industry, with $106 million of cannabis sold in Colorado in December 2023.
The national cannabis industry has experienced an average job growth of 27% over the past five years.
The certificate programs are 6-month, fully online programs with different costs: $750 upfront followed by $499 per month, or $2,750 in full payment.
The programs are non-credit and do not count towards graduation requirements or qualify for federal aid, but veterans discounts and occasional limited-time discounts are available.
Taking multiple programs gives a 33% discount on additional cannabis certificate programs, which can be completed in 16 weeks instead of 24 for those who have already taken the first course shared by all programs.
The only requirement is to be over the age of 18 to register.
The next start date for the courses is March 4, and the most recent round began on January 8.
Each certificate focuses on different aspects of the industry, such as agriculture, medicine, and business. The healthcare certificate also grants a Green Flower Institute certificate upon completion.
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