The definitive guide to legal cannabis in Illinois.
If you’re one of the many who wants one of the coveted Illinois cannabis dispensary licenses, you’re in luck. You can take advantage of workshops this fall that will help you through the process. Social equity applicant? This is especially for you. And if you’re concerned about cost, no worries. So, if you’re applying for […]
With unemployment being at a record high now in Illinois and elsewhere due to the pandemic, you might be amongst the many job hunters out there. Since you’re reading this, we’re also gonna assume that you enjoy and partake in weed. If that’s the case, there’s a number of things you want to be aware […]
You don’t need us to tell you how historic a year 2020 has already been. The 2020 election is no exception. Along with many other things, the election is going to set the future of marijuana policy reform. If you’re a registered voter, and you’re in one of the key states, you’ll get to vote […]
So believe it or not, you’ve got opportunities to make money that never existed before. As legal adult use cannabis expands, you’re going to find jobs out there that you never thought you’d see in your lifetime. You’ve got to read the fine print carefully, and make sure you qualify. That said, these are opportunities […]
If you’ve had any doubt as to the success of legal adult use cannabis in Illinois, you won’t after reading this: The money the state has made to this point, has far surpassed all predictions, creating a slew of jobs. Original forecasts indicated the state would collect $28 million in cannabis tax revenue by June […]
If you’ve been following all of our updates about working in the cannabis world, you know that opportunities been increasing quickly. Illinois is one of the leaders in weed industry jobs, with several of our schools offering new and varied programs. Oakton Community College, who has been ahead of the curve, is now offering a […]
High Times, one of the oldest and most established brands in the cannabis space, is sponsoring a contest. The High Times Cannabis Cup Illinois: People’s Choice Edition is the first ever competition in this space. Its goal is to identify and award the best Illinois cannabis products across a wide range of categories. This event will […]
Still looking for a job, in these uncertain times? As we’ve said before, one of your best bets is to get into an emerging industry. And there’s no emerging industry better at the moment than the cannabis one. According to the Arcview Group, the global cannabis market will hit $42.4 billion by 2024. So if […]
If you’re looking for a job right now, considering what the unemployment rate still is, you’re not alone. This is a great time to consider pivoting and getting into the cannabis industry, especially here in Illinois. As we’ve discussed in the past, many colleges and universities have launched job training programs, and Illinois is no […]
Have you been laid off due to the COVID crisis? Maybe you’re looking to pivot your career, switch industries? Or, perhaps you just want to work in the cannabis industry, and you’re not sure how to break in. Regardless of your motives, career training programs can help you make the transition. Furthermore, many accredited universities […]