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Announcing: Oaksterdam Alumni Network
Oaksterdam Alumni — 80,000 students from 110 countries around the globe — have gone on to become the biggest leaders, personalities, and change-makers in the history of the cannabis movement. Now, there’s a place for all of us to gather, network and stay in touch. As part of OU’s ongoing 15-Year Anniversary celebration, we’re excited to announce the launch of the Oaksterdam Alumni Network.
How to Get a Business Job in the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis is America’s fastest-growing industry. Cannabis business professionals are in demand, especially those with specific expertise to operate within the rapidly changing landscape of legal, regulatory, and financial requirements. Opportunities abound for business professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs. Keep reading to learn more about how to become a cannabis business professional.
Julia
Certainly had quite a bit of worthwhile Cannabis information.
Marisa
I have yet to enter the cannabis industry, but I know I now have a distinct advantage when I go budtending job hunting! I live in Portland so there's a dispensary on every corner just about (heh)
Hort Labs Open to OU Alumni & Asynch
Oaksterdam University is excited to announce that our longstanding Horticulture Labs are now open to all OU alumni and students. Bring your plant babies, questions, and coffee for a morning chat about all things cultivation.
OU’s “Hort Labs” have been a Friday morning staple for as long as we can remember. Until now, they were open only to students currently enrolled in our live courses. As we celebrate our 15th Anniversary we’re opening the labs to the wider OU community.
Marie Cantrell
I really liked the wealth of information and resources. The course I took gave me a really good overview for someone who is just starting out in this field. I am looking forward to applying what I have learned in a professional setting.
Erick Cervantes
“I was so deeply impacted and positively influenced by the instructors at Oaksterdam that I went to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Fresno State in plant science.”
Priscilla Agoncillo, Original Breeders League
“OU has always fought for patients’ rights for the community. It’s always carried that flag through and through, no matter how the industry has evolved, and I think that’s a very important message.”
Evelyn LaChapelle — 87 Months; Last Prisoner Project
”I was able to attend “Raising Funds for Cannabis Businesses” It proved to be valuable information as I create a brand in this industry that offers representation for black women while also amplifying the voice of the cannabis incarcerated. #FreeParkerColeman. Social...
How to Get a Job Growing Cannabis
Jobs in cannabis are booming, and professional cannabis growers are in demand. Keep reading to learn about what a professional cannabis grower does, what they need to know, their salary and job outlook, and how to get a job growing cannabis.
Professional cannabis growers work in cultivation facilities to grow plants from seed to harvest. There are numerous career paths within the cannabis cultivation industry. Positions range from entry-level trimmers to agronomists, plant breeders, lighting and ventilation consultants, integrated pest management experts, and cultivation directors.