The CGCC Cannabis Retail and Sales Micro-credential is designed to provide our region with entry-level retail employees in the cannabis industry. It can be completed in one semester, with three 3-credit courses. Students completing this micro-credential will develop the knowledge and skills for employment in the cannabis retail industry. This includes historical and contemporary contextualization for legalization, cannabis industry production and supply chain information, an overview of state regulations for each sector, and industry-specific training in retail and sales, including state-mandated Responsible Vendor Training.
Students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the social and cultural contexts around criminalization and legalization of cannabis in the United States
- Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry from cultivation through retail sales
- Demonstrate understanding of skill sets necessary for success in the cannabis retail industry
Required Courses
Capstone Experience
Students are expected to visit a legal cannabis retail operation as a customer and analyze their experience via knowledge obtained during their micro-credential. The report will be evaluated using a rubric designed to measure the learning objectives from each of the courses within the micro-credential
Requirements
Students enrolled in this microcredential may qualify for internships with local cannabis businesses, and therefore must be 21+ years of age. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Program Coordinator.