Cannabis Certification Class Now Offered At Union College

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Students can now become "Cannabis Certified" with a 15-hour training program now offered at Union College.

The Office of Continuing Education at Union College is collaborating with NJ Cannabis Certified to offer the program, which begins Monday, Sept. 12. The live, online course is tailored to New Jersey's medical marijuana program and the new personal use rules and regulations, according the College's announcement.

The training covers topics including cannabis law and regulations, cultivation basics, manufactured products, testing and what you need to work in a cannabis dispensary. You can learn more about the program here.

Recreational marijuana became legal in New Jersey on April 21, with several dispensaries opening across the state. The only dispensary to open in Union County was Zen Leaf on 117 Sprint Street in Elizabeth.

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According to NJ Cannabis Certified, cannabis jobs are quickly becoming available in New Jersey as existing dispensaries are expanding for the adult-use market and new operators are getting off the ground.

Union College's training also touches on the history of cannabis, the human body's endocannabinoid system, cannabis taxonomy and terminology, as well as how to assist medical marijuana program patients with qualifying conditions.

The NJ Cannabis Certified classes will be held live through Zoom on consecutive Monday evenings beginning Sept. 12 through Oct. 10 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

Students must be 18 years or older to register for this class. Most employment in the cannabis industry will require a successful background check and a minimum age of 21 years of age.

Completion of the course requires attendance during live instruction and submittal of a final quiz at the conclusion of the training. The fee for this program is $500.

Students can enroll online at www.ucc.edu/ce/cannabis.

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