Legal cannabis industry

While we still have a lot to learn about how full implementation of legalizing cannabis will impact Minnesota’s workforce, we can assume that it will have substantial demand for workers in the legal cannabis industry. 

Minnesota stands to see a significant need for workers in this new industry and dual training is an approach to help meet those workforce needs.

Validated pyramids and occupational competency summaries

• Cannabis cultivation supervisor

• Cannabis laboratory technician

The approach to developing competency standards is found in Minnesota law. The information that informs the development of competency standards comes from a variety of sources that include but are not limited to:  Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development; Minnesota laws and rules; Minnesota state agencies and licensing boards; O-NET Online; Competency Model Clearinghouse from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration; state, national and international trade associations and advocacy organizations; job postings and job descriptions; higher education resources; and input from attendees of industry forums, competency council meetings, public events and meetings conducted by DLI staff members.

Questions?

Contact us at PIPELINE.Program@state.mn.us.