For evidence of headwinds facing the regulated marijuana industry, look no further than the cannabis labor market. As the industry continues to grow, so does the demand for skilled professionals in various sectors of cannabis cultivation.
Michigan boasts more than 35,000 cannabis-related jobs — the second most in the country behind California. These include cultivation-related positions such as growers, trimmers, and budtenders, among others. The industry is thriving, providing a significant boost to the state's economy.
The legalization of adult recreational marijuana sparks the growth of an entirely new job industry across the 914. With the opening of dispensaries and cultivation facilities, there is a surge in employment opportunities for individuals interested in working with cannabis plants.
The cannabis industry continues to grow. These six cannabis careers are very much in high demand - no pun intended. cultivation manager, extraction technician, compliance specialist, budtender, edible chef, and dispensary manager are some of the lucrative job roles available in cannabis cultivation.
Data collected by a New Mexico agency examined wage comparison for cannabis and non-cannabis jobs. The study found that cannabis cultivation jobs tend to offer higher wages compared to other sectors. This makes it an attractive option for job seekers looking for well-paying positions.
HOLYOKE — The Cannabis Education Center at Holyoke Community College (HCC) will begin its fall schedule of industry training programs on cannabis cultivation. These programs aim to provide aspiring cultivators with the necessary knowledge and skills required to excel in the industry.
From dispensary workers – called budtenders – to cultivators, processors, and even dispensary owners, the cannabis industry is giving New Yorkers a wide range of job opportunities. With the recent legalization of recreational marijuana, the job market is booming.
Curaleaf, the largest legal cannabis company in the U.S., announced 220 layoffs across the country in December that did not include N.J. This highlights the challenges faced by the industry, but it is important to note that the layoffs were not specific to cultivation jobs.
The growing cannabis industry is expected to create 108,000 new jobs this year, including 16,000 in Missouri. This significant job growth demonstrates the potential for individuals seeking employment in the cannabis cultivation sector.
