Cannabis Training Academy
The New Jersey Business Action Center has developed an educational, no-cost cannabis training platform to help aspiring business owners as they navigate the process of establishing a licensed cannabis business in the Garden State.
The Cannabis Training Academy will provide information covering the licensing application process, municipal approval, zoning issues, raising capital, post-licensing topics and general operations. Conditional conversion support will also be available.
“The state of New Jersey is committed to seeing aspiring small business owners succeed in the cannabis industry,” Governor Phil Murphy said in a statement. “The CTA aims to create a well-informed, diverse community of leaders who can take advantage of these new opportunities and contribute to the growth and economic success of their respective neighborhoods and the state overall.”
Courses are available online and can be completed at the attendee’s pace. In addition to pre-recorded webinars, participants can register to access live, virtual question-and-answer sessions with instructors. They will also be able to participate in future in-person workshops.
The first three modules of the CTA program are accessible to any New Jersey resident over the age of 21 and interested in cannabis business development. The CTA is specifically designed to help those who qualify as members of target Impact Zones.
“Even if a businessperson has had experience working in the cannabis industry, the CTA will be an invaluable and up-to-date resource that will guide them through the process of legal cannabis business management,” said Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way.
The Cannabis Training Academy officially launched on October 16, 2024.
To learn more, visit: https://www.nj.gov/state/bac/cannabis-training.