The Cannabis Industry Institute (CII) positions itself as a provider of career development solutions specifically tailored for the cannabis industry. Offering a variety of training and educational resources, CII aims to cater to various stakeholders within the cannabis sector, including budtenders, growers, dispensary managers, investors, and regulators.
CII provides a range of training formats, including online on-demand training, hands-on workshops in major cities, and customized training tailored to specific cannabis businesses and their practices. The online training encompasses various aspects of the cannabis industry, such as sales, customer service, store management, growing and processing, and industry laws and regulations. The hands-on workshops focus on best practices for job seeking, starting a cannabis business, and managing dispensaries, among other topics.
Furthermore, CII offers a METRC™ training program, which is presented as a definitive guide to navigating the METRC™ system, and an MED-approved Responsible Vendor Training Program, which aims to certify individuals and potentially mitigate fines or sanctions in compliance scenarios.
CII also collaborates with Vangsters, a placement and recruiting partner, to assist individuals in exploring career opportunities within the cannabis sector. The institute emphasizes its commitment to providing practical, engaging, and effective training that is compliant with legal standards across various jurisdictions.