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Abstrax has partnered with Seed Talent to launch Abstrax Academy, a completely free, three-level terpene and aroma chemistry training program for professionals in the US and Canada. Designed for budtenders, dispensary owners, product formulators, lab technicians, and even cannabis enthusiasts.

Offered free-of-cost on the Seed Talent platform, this program transforms how industry professionals understand, engage with, and communicate about terpenes, flavorants, and other aspects of aromatic chemistry. It was developed in collaboration with Jason Wilson, MS, cannabis educator, researcher, and the creator of Curious About Cannabis, ensuring that the curriculum is both scientifically rigorous and highly accessible.

Reasons to enroll
For budtenders, this program provides the knowledge to confidently recommend products, describe cannabis aroma factors clearly, and set themselves apart in a competitive retail landscape. Completing all three courses offers foundational knowledge necessary to pursue a broader career in cannabis science and formulation.

For dispensary owners, it's an opportunity to train an entire team free-of-charge ensuring staff can engage customers, build trust, and drive sales with research-backed insights. By offering progressive career advancing education to their teams, dispensary leaders can develop thoughtful succession plans and position their retail brand as a knowledgeable, reliable experience for customers from any background.

"We designed Abstrax Academy to make terpene education approachable, actionable, and inspiring," said Kevin Koby, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Abstrax. "Our ongoing collaboration with Seed Talent helps dispensary agents and other cannabis professionals deepen their knowledge of the plant's aromatic chemistry while connecting that science to real-world applications in product development, quality control, and consumer education."

Seed Talent CEO Kurt Kaufmann added, "We're thrilled to partner with Abstrax on this program, which provides a clear and engaging path for cannabis professionals to develop valuable expertise in the chemistry of cannabis. Education like this elevates the entire industry by transforming how we understand and communicate about cannabis products."

Participation is simple and completely free. Learners can access all three levels through a unique invitation link on Seed Talent with no employment barriers and no hidden costs.

Once enrolled, the Abstrax Academy community and coursework becomes instantly available and also includes engaging interactive versions of the company's pioneering white papers on rare compounds and dynamic discoveries.

When registering, participants can skip the "employer" section, as they will automatically join the Abstrax Academy community through the provided link. Those who already have a Seed Talent account can simply login through that link.