cannabis jobs

The U.S. cannabis industry added $1.3 billion in new legal sales in 2024, yet it lost more than 15,000 full-time jobs. That's the contradiction at the center of the 2025 Cannabis Jobs Report, released Tuesday by cannabis staffing firm Vangst in partnership with Whitney Economics. The annual...

New York's Cannabis Workforce Initiative (CWI) is playing a pivotal role in fostering social equity in the state's growing cannabis market. Launched to offer workforce development and legal education, CWI aims to create opportunities for marginalized communities in the adult-use cannabis sector....

University Of California Merced Extension is launching a cannabis workforce training program, opening new opportunities in the Central Valley’s growing cannabis sector. The program, developed in collaboration with Ventura-based Green Flower, offers three online, 9-week courses tailored to...

“We as leaders in the space have a duty to help reframe the narrative,” said Hip-Hop pioneer and B NOBLE founder Fab 5 Freddy in an exclusive interview with Benzinga. Discussing the role of cannabis education, he highlighted a recent initiative offering 100 free job training grants in...

Vangst, cannabis industry’s leading hiring platform, announced Tuesday its acquisition of GreenForce, a temporary staffing agency operating in Oregon and Arizona. This move, effective immediately, positions Vangst for further expansion both regionally and nationally, marking its second major...

In the wake of Ohio's legalization of adult-use cannabis, a notable demographic shift is occurring: individuals aged 30 to 50, primarily among Gen X and millennials, are increasingly turning to the cannabis industry for career opportunities.  This trend is visible via the surge in enrollment at...

The U.S. economy showcased robust job growth in June with 266,000 new jobs added, exceeding forecasts. Despite this positive indicator, the unemployment rate edged up slightly to 3.7%. Wage growth was relatively tame at 0.2% month-over-month and 4.3% year-over-year, suggesting a potential...

Cannabis industry's leading hiring platform Vangst has acquired CannabizTemp, the temporary staffing division of CannabizTeam. What Happened The company said on Friday the acquisition was 50% cash and 50% stock and is the first acquisition in the cannabis human resources (HR) space. The integration...

Over the last year, the legal cannabis industry registered 22,952 new jobs, representing a 5.4% year-over-year increase and bringing the total number of full-time equivalent jobs supported by the industry to 440,445. That's according to the second annual Vangst Jobs Report. “When we started...

"Seeking individuals with exceptional organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and adhering to strict deadlines. Candidates should possess expertise in blunt rolling, demonstrating a commitment to crafting consistently high-quality blunts and prerolls....

Chief executive officers leading U.S.-based multi-state cannabis operators have surpassed the $500,000 base salary threshold in 2024 with annual median salaries topping $511,600 and representing a nearly 8% year-over-year increase. That's roughly seven times what mid-level managers in the industry...

Cannabis industry jobs platform Vangst made public on Tuesday its annual Cannabis Salary Guide based on a survey of more than 1,000 employers and cannabis workers. Vangst founder and CEO Karson Humiston said 2024 will be a turning point in the cannabis jobs landscape. “We expect 2024 to mark...

In a significant pivot from long-standing practices, major Wall Street banks are abandoning marijuana and other substance tests for job applicants. This move signals the growing acceptance of cannabis in the professional world and reflects broader legal and societal shifts. Here’s how major...

The cannabis industry is steadily growing, creating a diverse range of job opportunities across various roles. This guide provides a comprehensive view of cannabis careers, outlining the industry's current state, trajectory, and available roles to job seekers. Meeting The Demand: Key Players...

A platform that distributes cannabis products has recently disclosed which positions within the cannabis industry are lucrative, in high demand and don't require specific expertise. “Cannabis can offer pretty reliable jobs for the markets in the United States, for a few reasons:...