Cannabis U: A New Generation of Learning

After the 2020 election, 5 new US states voted to legalize cannabis (recreationally or medicinally). With the addition of 5 new markets, new businesses will be popping up, and existing businesses will continue to expand. As the industry grows, the need for workers with specific skills and talents will emerge- so how does one get the education they need to be a part of the cannabis industry? Can I take college courses on different aspects of the cannabis industry? Can I tell potential employers that I've been growing weed in my closet? All this, and so much more, on this week's episode of the Dime. Chapters: 00:00:00 - New Generation of Learning in the Cannabis Industry 00:02:30 - Plumbing Skills for Cultivation Operations 00:04:45 - Getting Involved in the Cannabis Industry: Tips and Tricks 00:06:58 - The Importance of Technical Skills in the Cannabis Industry 00:09:02 - When to Enter the Cannabis Industry: Experienced vs. Fresh Out of School 00:11:04 - Investing in Learning in the Cannabis Industry 00:13:25 - The Future of Medicinal Plant Education and the Limitations of College Professors with Industry Experience 00:15:36 - Industry Experience as a Teaching Tool