Southern Connecticut State University’s (SCSU) Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning (OWLL) is partnering with cannabis education and training leader Green Flower to offer non-credit online certificate programs, starting Dec. 2.
As Connecticut’s cannabis industry continues to expand rapidly following the legalization of recreational cannabis use in 2021, SCSU is meeting the growing demand for skilled professionals by offering three specialized program options: cannabis cultivation; cannabis retail; and cannabis extraction and product development.
“We’re thrilled to introduce these comprehensive online programs,” said Amy Feest, senior director of SCSU’s Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning. “Our focus is on responding to the needs of high-demand industries, particularly through non-credit training. The cannabis sector is growing rapidly, and there’s a great deal of interest around it. Green Flower is an ideal partner, offering a forward-thinking yet practical approach to providing quality education for individuals looking to transition into new careers or strengthen their current expertise quickly.”
Connecticut’s cannabis industry has been experiencing significant growth, with dispensaries and cultivation sites opening across the state. As the demand for trained professionals continues to rise, the state projects that the cannabis industry will create thousands of jobs, particularly in areas like retail management, cultivation, and product development.
“Green Flower is honored to be partnering with Southern Connecticut State University to offer our three cannabis industry workforce training programs. We applaud their vision to help their students enter and excel in the legal cannabis industry by helping students become highly qualified to work in cannabis retail, manufacturing and agriculture environments and help ensure not only the continued growth of the industry in Connecticut, but growth in great part due to a well-trained workforce,” said Daniel Kalef, chief growth officer at Green Flower.” We look forward to a successful partnership with SCSU and can think of no better college or group of people in the state with whom to partner to offer these programs, and we are excited to begin offering them to the public starting in December.”
The programs are developed and led by top experts in the cannabis industry, featuring engaging video lectures, readings, and e-learning modules that allow you to immerse yourself in the course content. Upon completion, students will earn a certificate from SCSU. Each 9-week program costs $750 and is now open for enrollment. For a limited time, save $150 using the discount code SCSUFIRST.
For more information on OWLL’s programs and how to enroll, visit: https://www.southernct.edu/owll/cannabis
