KALAMAZOO, Mich., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College today announced
that it will offer workforce training for the expanding cannabis
industry.
Through a unique partnership with California-based Green Flower, a leader in
cannabis workforce education, Kalamazoo
Valley will provide training for the job readiness needed in
the cannabis career field. The program will provide participants
with the advanced job skills and knowledge needed to excel as a
provisioning center associate, cultivation technician and
manufacturing agent.
"The market continues to increase with new retailers requiring
trained employees," said Craig
Jbara, vice president for strategic and business development
at Kalamazoo Valley. "These programs
are designed to give participants the foundational knowledge needed
to work in the rapidly expanding cannabis industry. Similar
training programs across the country have proven to be very
successful for employers."
In July 2021, cannabis related
demand reached a new peak and eclipsed a $2
billion-per-year pace for the first time. The cannabis
industry is creating thousands of career opportunities in
Michigan and, yet, nationally a
significant shortage of qualified professionals exists.
The college will begin offering the online training starting in
February. Each eight-week certificate program costs $900. For employers sending more than five
participants or for individuals wishing to self-pay and take more
than one program, a $100 discount is
offered.
After the successful completion of the virtual training units
and a final exam, participants will earn a Certificate of
Completion from Kalamazoo Valley Community
College as well as a national certification from Green
Flower.
For more information, visit http://www.kvcc.edu/cannabis.
Media Contact
Erin Dominianni, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 269.488.4445,
edominianni@kvcc.edu
SOURCE Kalamazoo Valley Community
College