NNMC News:
- First-of-its-kind curriculum developed by local New Mexico company
ESPANÓLA – Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is launching a new online course that focuses on preparing professionals to be successful in the cannabis industry.
Admissions are open for the Cannabis Establishment Technician course, which starts March 22.
“Northern is proud to offer this new course to help support one of the most exciting and fastest growing industries in New Mexico and the country,” NNMC President Dr. Rick Bailey said. “We’re empowering students and current professionals to chart their own career path forward, and are conscious of the possibilities for economic development and diversification for our state.”
NNMC is working with SeedCrest, a New Mexico-based cannabis education provider, to infuse higher education into the model of how employees and entrepreneurs are supported, and in turn, support the cannabis industry.
“I believe our partnership with NNMC is a model for equity in the industry overall,” SeedCrest Owner/CEO Shanon Jaramillo said. “The CET128 course supports the more than 100,000 patients in the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program and the 11,000 jobs that legal adults use cannabis will bring to our state.”
By completing the class, students will earn elective credits and the HIPAA certificate, which is needed to work with medical patients. This course is for aspiring and employees of cannabis establishments who need to maintain a baseline of knowledge to work and maintain employment in a dispensary, grow, manufacturer, testing facility and/or courier.
