The Rowan University Institute for Cannabis Research, Policy, & Workforce Development (RPWD) is a multi-disciplinary institute that provides expertise and guidance for policymakers, health care professionals, pharmaceutical industries, government agencies, and businesses as it relates to the legalization of cannabis. See below our three #1excludeGlossary Centers as all as curricular offerings in areas of Cannabinoid Chemistry, Cannabis Commercialization, Socio-behavioral Impacts and Enforcement of Cannabis Policies, as well as a Cannabis Apprenticeship program.
Chemistry/Biochemistry Programs – Cannabinoid Chemistry
Cannabinoids are a major class of pharmacologically active molecules found in cannabis, commonly known as marijuana. With increased nationwide trends toward legalization and prescription of medical marijuana, development of cannabis related therapies, and legalization of recreational marijuana (including in the State of NJ), there is a pressing need for scientists trained in the analysis of cannabinoid containing materials.
Business Programs – Cannabis Commercialization
The rapidly evolving cannabis industry is anticipated to become a multi-billion dollar economic driver across the USA – and beyond. Career opportunities related to cannabis are vast, and cross-over talent is in high demand. Plant-touching verticals such as cultivation, extraction, manufacturing and/or retail need experts from other industries to adapt, extend, and expand best practices into the highly regulated cannabis market.
School of Professional Studies Programs – Cannabis Studies
Rowan University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) is offering two Certificate Programs for learners wishing to gain a better understanding of the #6excludeGlossary, and legal impact and enforcement of medical and recreational cannabis. The certificates are in both undergraduate and graduate programs and they serve learners seeking careers in the Cannabis industry, cultivation, customer services, education/guidance, compliance, and legal and social regulations.
New Jersey’s Cannabis Apprenticeship Training Initiative
New Jersey’s Cannabis Apprenticeship Training Initiative—one of the nation’s first programs dedicated to training workers in the growing cannabis retail field— is a pilot program uniquely presented by a broad consortium committed to workforce development in the state. The Cannabis Apprenticeship Training Initiative will provide industry-specific training for employees in the cannabis retail sector. The apprenticeship program is unregistered because cannabis currently is not legal at the federal level. The Cannabis Apprenticeship Training Initiative consortium includes the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL), Rowan University, Rowan College of South Jersey, the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 360, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, the Gloucester County Workforce Development Board, and Loud Wellness, Inc. of Glassboro.Â