What is CannaCareers?
CannaCareers is WOCC’s Employment Services program developed in conjunction with program partners THC Staffing and Quality Control Analytics.
CannaCareers is a one-stop-shop for personal development, job sourcing, and learning the industry skills and qualifications you will need to begin a career in cannabis. These resources have been vetted and tested to ensure they are safe environments for BIPOC folx interested in participating in the cannabis industry.
Whether you are transitioning into the industry or leveraging your cannabis experience to move up, WOCC hopes these resources will help guide you on your path to gaining employment in cannabis.
Our Services
EDUCATION
Access all of our past CannaCareers webinar recordings, presentations, and worksheets
OFFICE HOURS
Sign Up for FREE Resume Review Sessions
JOB BOARD
Apply For a Job Opening or List An Open Position
Education
Each CannaCareers session takes an in-depth look at a specific sector, job role, or career path activity specific to the cannabis industry to help prepare you for employment, led by subject matter experts.
Each live module is recorded and shared here on our site for free, along with any additional materials. Find all of our past educational content in the “Past Sessions and Materials” section below.
Past Sessions and Materials
Looking for a CannaCareers Module you can’t find in the gallery above? Click here for the full list.
Job search worksheets
Need a little bit more direction as you begin planning your career in cannabis? Download our free CannaCareers Worksheets to help you along the way!
Action Verbs for Resume
Finding the Right Job
Getting the Job
Prep Your Resume
Cover Letter Basics
Office Hours
WOCC CannaCareers Office Hours gives you the opportunity to meet one-on-one with industry professionals to update your resume or cover letter, practice your interviewing skills or discuss ways to prepare for your job search. All for FREE.
Need Some 1-ON-1 Help With Your Resume?
Resume Review is the first service offered in the CannaCareers Office Hours program.
This is your opportunity to get personalized advice and help with your cannabis job search.
Sessions are 30-45 mins and provide participants the opportunity to update their current resume or craft a resume with a specific opportunity in mind.
Office Hours are hosted by Cannabis staffing expert Danielle Schumacher (THC Staffing) and Amber McDonald (a state vocational counselor with 5 years of experience).
Don’t forget to download and use our CannaCareers Worksheets above before your resume review session!
If you are interested in offering your services for review sessions, contact us and let us know!
Job Board
WOCC’s CannaCareers Job Board includes job postings in the Cannabis industry nationwide across pay ranges and position titles. All opportunities listed have been VETTED by WOCC and our CannaCareers partners to determine to the best of our abilities if they are safe spaces for BIPOC and other marginalized communities.
Are You an Employer Who Would Like to Post a Job on the Job Board but aren’t sure if you qualify?
Click the button below to see the Checklist of Requirements!
LOOKING TO HIRE FOR A ROLE?
To list jobs on the CannaCareers Job Board, apply by clicking the button below.
You will be asked to fill out a form and provide some details about your company. We will follow up with some additional questions we may have for clarity.
We are looking to ensure that your organization is a safe environment for all races, genders, sexual identities, and any marginalized groups.
LOOKING FOR A JOB?
Click the button below to view the currently available job postings we have listed.
Companies qualified to list jobs on this board have been vetted so we believe they are spaces conducive to healthy work environments for POC and other marginalized groups.
External Resources
NYS Library of Cannabis
Developed in conjunction with the Rochester Public Library and HempLab, this entirely FREE VIRTUAL resource is accessible to ALL New York State residents.
The NYSLOC is an exhaustive database including Cannabis-focused higher education programs and other resources.
This website is a great alternative for folks who cannot afford or do not have the time to complete cannabis-specific higher education or certification.
NY GOV CANNABIS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The New York State Department of Labor’s Cannabis Employment, Education and Development (CEED) Unit is designed to assist both job seekers and businesses who work in the adult-use, medical cannabis, and cannabinoid hemp industries. They connect workers to a variety of employment opportunities and support businesses so they may thrive in the New York economy.
CANNABIZIAC
Run by POC, Cannabiziac is a member-based company helping new and existing cannabis professionals grow their cannabis businesses.
Cannabiziac creates an inclusive ecosystem that provides education and training, business and financial resources, networking opportunities, mentorship, advocacy, and a community for cannabis companies (start-up and growing enterprises) across the United States and around the globe.
NYS Cannabis Connect
As a black owned and female led business, NYSCC's is to cultivate a community by providing equitable knowledge to everyone in the cannabis industry. By providing timeless educational resources and the latest in cannabis news, New York State Cannabis Connect is the industry-leading resource for businesses and consumers to learn, collaborate, and find success with the cannabis industry in New York State. From first-time users to industry veterans, NYSCC aims to create a revolutionary service, that centralizes the ability to connect, stay current, and fairly explore all things cannabis in New York.