Cannabis: A (Career) Growth Industry

With more and more states approving cannabis for both medical and adult use, there is a growing need for qualified employees at all levels of the cannabis industry. 

Currently, many of those employed in the cannabis industry have come from adjacent fields, with a large number of cannabis professionals having migrated there from the fashion industry.

In the Tri-state area alone (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) the cannabis industry is predicting that upwards of 70,000 new cannabis jobs will be created over the next three to five years. But where will the employees come from to fill those cannabis jobs?

Major in the Business of Cannabis

LIM College in New York City is a pioneer in cannabis business education. Offering a bachelor's degree program in the Business of Cannabis and a master's degree program in the Business of Cannabis, LIM is a premier destination for a college education focusing on the cannabis business.

As one of the first colleges in the nation to offer cannabis business degree programs, LIM is partnering with industry leaders to create a pipeline of graduates to fill a host of available positions in the cannabis industry.   

Why major in cannabis at a fashion business college?

LIM College has been educating students in the business of fashion since 1939. In 2022 LIM expanded its program offerings to include offerings within the broader lifestyle industry. The first of these degree programs were in cannabis. 

LIM hired an Academic Director for the Business of Cannabis, Michael Zaytsev, who has used his extensive industry connections as the founder of High NY to hire faculty to develop and teach cannabis courses. These faculty bring a wealth of firsthand knowledge and are professionals and leaders in the cannabis industry. They include lawyers, authors, marketers, cultivators and more.

Now, through a series of cannabis courses students get a unique insider's view of the cannabis industry while preparing for cannabis jobs. Students learn about cultivation, regulatory issues, social justice, marketing and merchandising techniques, and retailing, as well as supply chain - all with a unique focus on the cannabis industry.

And, as with all undergraduate LIM degree programs, internships are required as part of the bachelor's program, giving students the opportunity to get real-world experience while preparing for post-graduation employment.

Could a cannabis career be in your future?

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, so too will the career opportunities within it. Now is the time to start to build or advance your cannabis career by earning a degree in the Business of Cannabis.