NY Certifies 1,100 Cannabis Workers Amid Equity Program Concerns
New York’s Cannabis Workforce Initiative (CWI) is playing a pivotal role in fostering social equity in the state’s growing cannabis market. Launched to offer workforce development and legal education, CWI aims to create opportunities for marginalized communities in the adult-use cannabis sector.
CWI’s Certification Boosts Cannabis Job Readiness
In a recent interview with NY Up, Esta Bigler, director of Cornell University’s Labor and Employment Law Program, detailed CWI’s impact. Since its inception, the initiative has issued over 1,100 certificates through programs like the Cannabis Career Exploration and Worker Rights Certificate.
This 15-hour course offers an essential overview of cannabis industry jobs, licensing and legal rights, preparing job seekers and potential licensees to navigate the market’s complexities.
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