Partnering for the Cannabis Workforce
Education & Industry

Event

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Long Beach City College (LBCC) and the Long Beach Collective Association (LBCA) are proud to present a Symposium Partnering for the Cannabis Workforce: Education and Industry.

Day/Time: Friday, February 16th, 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. (networking event to follow)
In-Person Location: Long Beach City College, Liberal Arts Campus, Room T-1100
Online Meeting: Register to receive Zoom link

REGISTER HERE

(NOTE: Register before February 15th at 12:00 p.m.)
 

Why is LBCC Hosting a Symposium about the Cannabis Industry?

After the legalization of recreational cannabis in California and the resulting expansion of the industry, the workforce needs to be increased for businesses operating in the sector. The cannabis industry is unique and highly regulated, making an informed workforce a critical operational need. In Long Beach, the need for an informed workforce pipeline is being met by a partnership between Long Beach City College, and the Long Beach Collective Association (LBCA), a local cannabis industry association.

Find out how these two organizations partnered to create a “seed-to-sale” Introduction to the Cannabis Industry training program, and hear from students and businesses about how this program supports the community and industry.

Who Should Attend?

This symposium is ideal for:

  • Educational institutions that are considering developing programs in the cannabis sector while navigating internal and external considerations pertaining to the stigma surrounding cannabis, risk management concerns, and program focus and approach
  • Businesses and industry associations who are looking for solutions to workforce pipeline challenges will gain insight on effectively partnering with local educational institutions to meet industry needs
  • Students interested in cannabis careers
  • Equity applicants interested in cannabis careers and businesses

Panel subjects to include:

  • Industry Evolution
  • Policy Impact on Education
  • Industry Education Collaboration
  • Future Trends

Hear from expert in the Industry, such as a Cannabis and Hemp Attorney, College Administrators, and former students.

STUDENTS ONLY
If you require Sign language interpreting services or Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services , please contact the event contact person and Stephanie Bonales at least 72 hours prior to the event at (562) 938-4918 or sbonales@lbcc.edu.

FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY
If you require Sign language interpreting services, please contact the event contact person and Rebecca Lucas at rlucas@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.

If you require Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, please contact the event contact person and Elizabeth Perez-Rodriguez at cart@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event. *Please note requests are based on provider availability*