Are You Qualified to Work in a Cannabis Testing Lab?
Not all cannabis workers grow it, trim it, or sell it. Some work in labs to make sure consumers are offered clean, high-quality products.
This Dispensary Staffed Up 3,000% Last Year—and They’re Still Hiring
A year ago, Philadelphia's TerraVida dispensary had 3 employees. Now it has nearly 100. The secret? Good pay, benefits, and work environment.
How to Get Hired in the Cannabis Industry
Match your skill set, nail the interview, embrace change: five tips from a professional cannabis recruiter.
As of 2019, Legal Cannabis Has Created 211,000 Full-Time Jobs in America
An estimated 64,000 jobs were added in 2018, making cannabis the nation's fastest-growing industry. Download Leafly's report and state-by-state analysis.
Want to Get a Degree in Cannabis? Here’s Where to Start
A growing number of colleges are adding cannabis to the curriculum to prepare graduates for careers cultivating, researching, analyzing, and marketing the herb.
From Crude to Cannabis: Legalization Could be a Boon to Alberta’s Economy
Can cannabis inject new life into the Albertan economy?
Kush Jobs: Tech Skills in High Demand in Canada’s Cannabis Sector
Why Canada’s growing cannabis sector will launch a lot of tech careers
A Good Budtender is Hard to Find: How to Work in Cannabis in Las Vegas
What qualities do dispensaries look for when hiring budtenders? We asked some Las Vegas store owners to find what makes an applicant stand out.
The Most In-Demand Cannabis Careers by City
Want a career in the cannabis industry? Read about the most in-demand cannabis jobs, city by city, in one of the fastest growing industries in the US.
Guess Which Industry Didn’t Get a Break in the Tax Bill
The final GOP tax bill—which is forecast to cost $1.4 trillion over the next decade—proceeded without so much as a vote on two cannabis amendments.
Wanted: New Massachusetts Marijuana Inspector
Massachusetts is looking for an inspector for the state's newest crop: cannabis.
2017 Cannabis Jobs Count: Legal Marijuana Supports 149,304 Americans
By analyzing data from the first half of 2017, we've estimated that legal cannabis supports 149,304 Americans, an increase of 22% in one year.
After Service, These Veterans Are Finding New Careers—in Cannabis
In a warehouse outside Downtown Los Angeles, a group of military veterans are cultivating a new set of skills and transforming their careers.
Is Drug Testing Negatively Impacting America’s Workforce?
Many companies in legal states still require pre-hire drug testing and regular screenings throughout employment. Does this policy adversely impact the United States workforce?
How to Negotiate a Better Salary Before You Take the Job
A leading industry recruiter offers 5 tips to higher pay. #1: Never name a number first!