The University of New Mexico Continuing Education division announced the expansion of its cannabis industry programming to meet the demand for workers in the state's cannabis industry.
According to the New Mexico Governor's office, the legal cannabis industry in New Mexico is now a billion-dollar industry, as of March 2024. The new programs are offered in partnership with industry education leader, Green Flower, to provide more opportunities for students to learn and enter the industry at a variety of levels—building on the success of UNM's existing 6-month cannabis education programs, which have seen nearly 1,000 students enroll in since their launch three years ago.
These three, 9-week certificate programs will have a specific focus on the fundamental knowledge and skills to be successful in the cannabis workforce in three main areas: cultivation, retail, and product development. Courses are 100% online and asynchronous, so students can learn on their schedule.
New Mexico's cannabis industry saw 30% annual job growth in 2024, adding over 1900 positions in the industry, according to the Vangst Cannabis Jobs Report.
Upon completion of the program, students will receive a digital badge and access to Green Flower's employer network. Enrollment is open now for classes that begin on December 2nd, with more information and registration available at https://unm-workforce.cannabisstudiesonline.com/
For more information:
Green Flower
www.green-flower.com