The cannabis industry in Washington Spurs Growth in specialized training programs

The state of Washington's cannabis industry worth 1.1 billion US dollars has an increase in specialized training programs with the aim of equipping people with the skills that are necessary for thriving in this burgeoning sector.

Educational institutions are pioneers

Gonzaga University has teamed up with Green Flower, a cannabis education company, to offer online certificate programs in cannabis Healthcare and Medicine as well as cannabis compliance and risk management. These programs introduced in 2023 have attracted a diverse student body that consists primarily of adult learners who are looking for career transitions to the cannabis sector. Rachelle Strawther, founding director of the Gonzaga Center for Lifelong Learning, notes that many participants are experts who want to integrate cannabis knowledge into their existing careers.

The Seattle Central College and the Tacoma Community College have introduced certificate programs for areas such as cultivation and medical advice. The Washington State Department of Health also offers online courses to offer flexible learning opportunities for people who are interested in the cannabis area.

Industry experts are looking for advanced knowledge

Shilo Kumpf, owner of Lucky Leaf Co., in Pasco and Spokane, was enrolled in Gonzaga's health course in order to better understand how cannabis products can help customers, especially those who fight cancer. Kumpf emphasizes the importance of education when it comes to keeping further developing products and consumer preferences up to date, and the shift of high THC concentrates such as DABs and rosing is.

Fulfillment of the needs of the medical practitioners

Max Simon, CEO of Green Flower, emphasizes that members of the health professions, including doctors, nurses, chiropractor and acupuncture, enroll for cannabi training programs to react to patient inquiries. Simon points out that traditional medical training is often missing a comprehensive cannabis content and pronounces the practitioners to find a special training in order to close this gap.