Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY and partner Lehman College/CUNY has received New York State funding to support the creation and enhancement of short-term credential programs and courses meant to provide pathways to business creation and employment in the growing cannabis industry.
CUNY BMCC and Lehman College's Cannabis Workforce and Business Development program will provide trainings in security, retail and production as well as help small business owners obtain recreational adult use licenses and the operations of cannabis related businesses.
The New York State Department of Labor anticipates thousands of those new jobs will be created in the next few years. BMCC can help prepare you for your dream job in the medical and recreational marijuana economy.
*Coming Soon: The following No Cost Cannabis Workforce Trainings:
Advanced Security Solutions (Available in 2024)
Advanced Retail Dispensary (Available in 2024)
Advanced Manufacturing Technician (Available in 2024)
*Pre-eligibility:
18 years of age & older
Minimum HS Diploma or HS Equivalency (GED)
US citizen or legal resident - authorized to work in the US
*Training Highlights:
In-person and Hybrid Training
Soft Skills Preparation
Certificate of Completion
*Subject to change.
For more information, please visit press release or contact fjarvis@bmcc.cuny.edu.
