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These 11 Canadian Colleges And Universities All Offer Weed Programs Now

These 11 Canadian Colleges And Universities All Offer Weed Programs Now

Sep. 10, 2018As we’re sure you are well aware, marijuana will be fully legal to buy and smoke in Canada on October 17th of this year. Meaning there’s just over a month left until you’ll legally be able to get your hands on cannabis for recreational purposes for the first time ever in Canada.

This is also big news for a number of colleges and universities in Canada, which are now starting to offer programs designed to help students find jobs in this entirely new industry. Here’s a look at 11 schools across Canada that will prepare you for the front line of the new job market.

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Want a Job in the Cannabis Industry? Try These Canadian Colleges

Want a Job in the Cannabis Industry? Try These Canadian Colleges

Jul. 19, 2018 – When legal marijuana hits Canadian stores this October, every other country will be watching and scrutinizing what happens in our market. “Canada is going to lead this industry globally,” says David Purcell, director of emerging business, at BC’s Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

With legalization, a whole underground industry is set to become legit; Statistics Canada said $5.7 billion was spent on cannabis last year, making it a bigger sector than alcohol or tobacco. Up to 150,000 new workers—growers, sellers, store managers, retail clerks—will need training. In response, Canadian post-secondary institutions with new classes and programs to meet new market demands. But how do you build a cannabis curriculum on short order? And how do you find reputable teachers, given many experts likely gained their wisdom while growing an illegal product? By necessity, colleges and universities are getting creative in their search for talent.

This September, Niagara College Canada launched what some call the country’s first post-secondary credential in commercial cannabis production. Twenty-four students—including PhD candidates, scientists and engineers—were selected from over 300 applicants to learn best practices for growing marijuana. The program is organized around three core fundamentals: large-scale crop cultivation, legal issues, and business fundamentals. (For the record, no cannabis will be consumed.)