The Cannabis Core program is a 12-hour educational program that provides an overview of the cannabis industry for people looking for general knowledge as they consider a cannabis career. During four, three-hour sessions, students will interact with cannabis experts and guest speakers in reviews of the plant, various cannabis products, the endocannabinoid system, laws and prohibition, growing and plant care, labeling, packaging, testing, employment considerations, and more.

This is a foundational course and is a prerequisite for the career track courses. The class will be conducted over Zoom.

The Cannabis Education Center (CEC) is a partnership of Holyoke Community College and ELEVATE Northeast Events and Education, Inc. The CEC’s mission is to create an innovative learning space for those interested in joining the cannabis workforce as an employee or entrepreneur.