City of Oakland Workforce and On the Job Training Program
The initiative was funded by the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development and the City of Oakland.
This Program Has Ended – Stay Connected for What’s Next
The City of Oakland Workforce and On the Job Training Program has wrapped up, but our mission to support cannabis careers continues. Check below for program updates and future opportunities.
Overview
The City of Oakland Cannabis Workforce and On-The-Job Training Initiative provides participants with an opportunity to earn a living wage while enhancing their competitiveness in the legal cannabis job market through a comprehensive academic and on-the-job training program.
The 8-week academic program provides a broad overview of the cannabis industry and allows students to explore and pursue a 10-week paid internship at a local Oakland cannabis company. All applicants must be equity-eligible to participate in this special training program.
Program Basics
You can also check out our video explaining what the City of Oakland Cannabis Internship Program is all about!
Here Are The Modules During The 8-Week Academic Program
Licenses: Cultivation, Manufacturing, Distribution
California Cannabis Industry
Indoor vs. Outdoor Cultivation
Cannabis Chemistry, Extractions, and Lab Testing
Metrc System: Seed to Sale
Cannabis Manufacturing and Warehouse Logistics
Cannabis Retail and Sales
Safety, Security, Transportation, and Distribution
Cannabis Law and Compliance
Life Skills and Professionalism
Academic Training provided by Merritt College.
Academic Training
8 weeks
3 hours/week of virtual classroom instruction
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00PM to 8:00PM
5 hours/week outside of class
Support services provided to increase retention and success
Internship Training
10-week paid internship
Up to $21.28/hour
Work with a legal cannabis operator within the City of Oakland
Up to 40 hours/week
Develop career skills to pursue long-term employment