Seasoned Gives, in collaboration with the Cannabis Workforce Initiative (CWI), is excited to offer an informational session on the emerging Cannabis Industry. “Seed to Sale: Rights and Responsibilities of Employer and Employee” will empower the cannabis industry by educating and empowering individuals interested in the rapidly growing cannabis industry.

The cannabis industry is poised to create over 50,000 jobs in New York State, offering significant opportunities for career advancement and entrepreneurship. Seasoned Gives and Cannabis Workforce Initiative are dedicated to promoting social equity and community engagement by providing workforce development and worker rights training.

Workshop Highlights:

• Comprehensive Overview: From the cannabis plant’s anatomy to cultivation methods. participants will gain a thorough understanding of the seed-to-sale process.
• Job Opportunities: Exploration of various roles across the cannabis supply chain, including cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and distribution.
• Rights and Responsibilities: Detailed discussion on the legal rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees under the New York State Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
• Environmental and Safety Standards: Insight into best practices for maintaining safe and compliant cultivation and manufacturing environments

About Seasoned Gives: Seasoned Gives is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing social equity and community development through education and empowerment initiatives. Our partnership with the Cannabis Workforce Initiative reflects our dedication to supporting the emerging cannabis industry and ensuring it benefits all members of our community.

About the Cannabis Workforce Initiative: The Cannabis Workforce Initiative is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and quality jobs in New York’s adult-use cannabis market. Through comprehensive training programs and community collaboration, CWI aims to build a thriving and inclusive cannabis workforce.

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