Cannabis Education Blog
Cannabis Education Blog | Industry Insights, Tips & Training from Oaksterdam
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William Brown
"Oaksterdam was instrumental to me, from getting into the budtender awards and being a budtender to being in the industry in general. One of the main things that I think I took away from Oaksterdam University is the community. The staff that Oaksterdam has and the...
Alex Almadova
“Shout out to Oaksterdam, you guys kill the game when it comes to education. If you're new to the industry, and you don't have any connections or friends that are already a part of the industry, you can have that route of learning from people who are doing it, who are...
Thomas Noyes
“OU is the reason I have the job I have now, which has changed my life and made me happier than I've ever been in 23 years. I have confidence like I never have before. Working in the cannabis industry has been my dream for years, and now I'm finally in”
Oscar Burrola – Lifted Spirit Collective
“You don’t have to explain very much to students who have gone through Oaksterdam when it comes to cultivation or the business of cannabis.”
Benjamin Halley Founder and COO — Honest Cannabis Co.
“Working with the Oaksterdam team over the years has been instrumental in the success of our clients across both the regulated cannabis space and the Native American industry. Their ability to adapt curriculum to meet the unique needs of each community has resulted in...
Nicholas Frederick, Owner — VerdureX
“Thank you to all the amazing teachers who work at Oaksterdam, and for all the knowledge you guys possess. Without you guys, none of this would be possible! I graduated from the Business of Cannabis course in 2020, and it couldn't have inspired me more to try and...
Ginnie-Rae Clay, Former Executive Director of the Connecticut Social Equity Council
“It is with great confidence and admiration that I recommend Oaksterdam University to work with your organization. During my tenure as the first Executive Director of the in the Connecticut Social Equity Social Council, Oaksterdam provided the Council and the state an...
Bridget Guiza, M.S.— Customized Education Coordinator, White Earth Tribal and Community College
“Feedback on training from participants in our Tribe's cannabis businesses has been overwhelmingly positive. Partnering with Oaksterdam University to provide cannabis and hemp education for our students has been transformative. Their expertise and commitment to...

Oaksterdam University and NJEDA Graduates Among First Equity Operators to Open in New Jersey
Many NJEDA grantees now opening their businesses recognize support from the NJEDA and Oaksterdam as critical to their success.
Official Statement of Oaksterdam University Regarding Cannabis Rescheduling
Today’s announcement confirming the DEA’s recommendation to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III is undoubtedly the most significant step in ending the nation’s failed cannabis policy since cannabis advocacy began in the 1960s. We applaud the Biden-Harris...