Career growth: How can I enter the cannabis industry?

Many people worldwide want to enter the world of cannabis by making a career in it. It is the fastest growing industry in the West, and in the United States specifically, it offers over 320,000 full-time positions all around the country. The cannabis industry is expected to support 500,000 jobs within the next two years. The growth of this sector attracts more and more people toward it each year, but it can be challenging to know where to start in establishing a cannabis business or career because the industry is constantly transforming.

If you have no prior experience, look for a temporary job in the cannabis industry. Jobs at the early stages of production are temporary, and they typically do not require a lot of cannabis-related experience. This first step can get you at the threshold of the bigger world of cannabis, and you may also have an opportunity to establish meaningful business connections for your career in the future. A permanent job is sometimes offered to those who perform well in these positions. The early work experience in the cannabis industry can also help you decide what part of the industry interests you the most.

The face of cannabis dispensaries, called budtenders, are the “bartenders” who deal with the bud. This job will suit you if you want to help guide different customers in selecting a product that fits their needs. This job also requires you to maintain health inspection and fire safety standards in the dispensary. The benefit of this job is that it will provide you with sales experience and knowledge of the product, making it an excellent entry-level job. For this role, it would be best if you had some interest or knowledge in sales and marketing.

Ensuring that the harvested marijuana buds do not contain any stem or leaf material and are prepared for retail sale is the job of a trimmer. This is another career that is great to start early on in your time in the cannabis industry, and it requires you to be responsible for labeling, weighing, and packaging buds that are trimmed. In this job, it is your responsibility to ensure that you already have adequate knowledge of state laws and rules regarding cannabis and its production. For those interested in a career in the cannabis industry, trimming is one of the best entry-level positions.

You can also work as a warehouse worker in the cannabis industry. This position will help you to gain experience as you manage the inventory; your product knowledge will increase, and you will be able to build stronger relationships with the vendors you work with.

These jobs are all great choices for those who want to enter the cannabis industry. Building a career is very important, and the cannabis industry offers no better positions than the early-career positions mentioned above. Each position offers growth and future opportunities for those who take them on.