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TILT Holdings Announces Two New Additions To Its Leadership Team TILT Holdings Inc. (CSE:TILT) (OTCQX:TLLTF) has welcomed Darryl K. Henderson, J.D., and Roseann Valencia-Fernandez to its ranks. The Phoenix-based company tapped Henderson to serve as senior vice president of human resources. He brings vast experience in business leadership and human resource management. Prior to this, he worked at Monsanto Company, First Union National Bank, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Logistics Trust, a startup cannabis technology company. Valencia-Fernandez agreed to serve as vice president of marketing. The marketing expert sharpened her skills while working in the cannabis and beauty CPG industries for over two decades. ....
Article content Depending on the staffing firm or recruiting expert used, the cannabis industry in the U.S. is either mainly underpaying its employees or correcting the issue as it matures into a billion-dollar market. The lack of consensus does not take away from the fact that the space is one of immense potential and is already a job creator. Research conducted by Leafly found that cannabis supported more than 321,000 full-time jobs in the U.S. as of January 2021. The report states there are now more U.S. cannabis workers than electrical engineers. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. ....
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) in Arizona recently announced an eight-week cannabis industry education course. Knowledge is power, says Dr. Bobra Crockett, who oversees the curriculum s development. Students can study a range of topics, including business planning, marketing, funding, regulations and social equity, she explained. SCC aims to use its online program to educate students beyond the Arizona area, hopefully teaching aspiring entrepreneurs and those already operating in the illicit cannabis space who desire to convert their skills to the professional market. It is our goal to help develop a qualified and trained workforce, Crockett adds. SCC is just one example of a school tweaking its offerings as a means of keeping up with a growing trend: As demand for college-educated cannabis professionals increases, more students will seek out marijuana-centric programs. ....
After a tumultuous year, the cannabis industry finds itself in a place many industries wish to be in: An advantageous situation. While facing industry setbacks, cannabis mostly survived through the coronavirus pandemic due to various regulatory wins via essential statuses granted and cannabis reforms in several states. The wins helped the industry thrive, leading to hiring upticks in most American markets. Staffing experts in the cannabis industry say 2021 should bring more of the same in the form of opportunity and the roles offered. A Plethora Of Job Opportunities In 2021 The cannabis market touches just about every job function, leaving it difficult to pinpoint one clear-cut, in-demand job. That scenario was the case in 2020 and will remain the same this year. ....