{"id":47553,"date":"2021-11-18T14:51:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T14:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/?p=47553"},"modified":"2021-11-18T14:58:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T14:58:58","slug":"cannabis-business-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/cannabis-business-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"UFCW Cannabis Business Fundamentals Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For years, UFCW has been proud to help lead the development and stabilization of the emerging cannabis industry with innovative campaigns to represent thousands of cannabis workers across the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From dispensaries, labs, delivery services, and kitchens, to manufacturing, processing, grow facilities and more, UFCW helps workers secure the great benefits of a union contract.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The median salary for cannabis workers is 10.7% higher than the median salary in the United States<br><br>Cannabis job growth is expected to average 21% year through 2022.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of UFCW\u2019s commitment to build a successful industry with a thriving, diverse, and skilled workforce, UFCW members can now earn a<strong> free online Cannabis Business Fundamentals Certificate<\/strong> through our Free College Benefit Program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program is fully online and consists of the following topics:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Introduction to Cannabis<\/li><li>Cannabis Law and Policies<\/li><li>Cannabis Symptom Management<\/li><li>Cannabis Retail Customer Support<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are over 30 states that have legalized medical marijuana and, each year, more states are legalizing it for recreational use. As this industry continues to expand, UFCW &#8211; the Cannabis Workers\u2019 Union &#8211; in partnership with Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) are here to kick off your career in this emerging sector!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a growing need for skilled technicians and specialists who can enter this exciting field as:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dispensary staff<\/li><li>Product managers<\/li><li>Marketing\/sales associates.<\/li><li>And more!<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This certificate is embedded in EGCC\u2019s Business Management degree and will best position students for gainful employment in a dispensary and provide a jumping-off point into more advanced study in horticulture, pharmacology, and other advanced topics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UFCW members and qualifying family members are eligible to enroll in the program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To take advantage of this benefit, you will need to apply to Eastern Gateway Community College.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"button\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcwfreecollege.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY TODAY!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information or additional support, please call at <strong>888-590-9009.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For years, UFCW has been proud to help lead the development and stabilization of the emerging cannabis industry with innovative campaigns to represent thousands of cannabis workers across the United States. 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