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A GROWING WORKFORCE: New labor pipeline emerging for legalized recreational cannabis
Updated at 11 a.m. on Oct. 14. By Claudia Chiappa FUTURE EXPANSION? Alyssa Kenyon works as a trimmer in the Mammoth Inc. cannabis cultivation facility in Warwick. Founder and CEO Spencer Blier hopes eventually to add grow rooms, lab space and employees after retail sales of recreational marijuana start in December. Celia Kinneary entered Johnson…
Read MoreHow Cannabis Education Courses Give You An Advantage
By the end of 2022, the cannabis industry in the United States is expected to be valued at as much as $32 billion — and that number is only going up! As one of the country’s fastest-growing industries, many people are considering a career in cannabis. Since 2009, Cannabis Career Institute has been equipping and…
Read More4 Ways The Cannabis Career Institute Prepares You For A Successful Career
At the time of writing, 38 states have legalized medical marijuana, and 19 have voted to legalize recreational marijuana. It’s estimated that the cannabis industry is worth $22.1 billion dollars as of 2022. The Cannabis Career Institute in Newhall, CA, has long been recognized as a leader in cannabis education and entrepreneurship, with special recognition…
Read MoreVETERANS NEED MMJ ACCESS
Written by: Kayleigh Dinsdale Marijuana prohibition is coming to an end as medical and recreational legalization takes over the country. However some patients have been repeatedly overlooked for far too long: our nation’s veterans. No one denies these citizens should have access to medicine to aid their illnesses developed before or after their service. Every…
Read More5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CBD’S
Most people have heard of THC due to the intoxicating effects it has on the users. Recently, another main compound in marijuana has been gaining attention – CBD’s. For those who haven’t heard of them, here’s a few facts about this special compound: 1. CBD is a key ingredient in Cannabis. CBD is one of…
Read MoreMEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS FACE UNFAIR EMPLOYMENT AND SEEK SOLUTIONS
Written by: Kayleigh Dinsdale Medical marijuana patients are facing employment discrimination across the nation. The most recent case comes from Chistine Callaghan, a registered medical marijuana patient in the state of Rhode Island. Callaghan was denied a job due to her choice of medicine. In the Medical Marijuana Act it states “21-28.6-4 (b) No school,…
Read MoreTHINK ALL STRAINS ARE EQUAL? THINK AGAIN.
You may have heard someone say “marijuana is all the same, there’s no difference”, but that’s further from the truth. There are three predominate types of strains (sativa, indica & hybrid) with different characteristics. The terms sativa and indica have been around since the 18th century when the differences between the plant structure and resin…
Read More14 ESSENTIAL JOBS IN THE MARIJUANA INDUSTRY
High Times Magazine predicted the Marijuana industry will grow by 64% equating to $2 billion in 2014. By 2018, reporters predict it could be a $10 billion industry. With an exciting new industry emerging comes tons of jobs available for anyone interested in the field. From hands on work with the product to more administrative/back…
Read MoreWANT INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY? TRY THESE 6 STRAINS
When people think of marijuana, their usual perception is that the user is eating cheetos, watching reruns and lounging around without a care in the world. While some user do experience great relaxation from some strains, there are strains that give users who want a boost in activity. These 7 strains are known to increase…
Read MoreFIBROMYALGIA PLUS THE TOP TEN STRAINS TO TREAT IT
A new study, conducted by Dr. Mary-Ann Fitzcharles from the Montreal General Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, Canada, examined the relationship between medical marijuana and the alleviation of fibromyalgia symptoms. “According to the study, approximately 10% of patients suffering from fibromyalgia use medical marijuana to ease their symptoms. Other studies…
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