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Cannabis Workers' Training Program - Fall 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026 to Monday, November 23, 2026
Monday:
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
In person
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
In person
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
In person
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
In person
Friday:
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
In person
Five weeks of intensive cannabis industry training, followed by continued job placement and employment support.
In Person - Program Information
Are you interested in starting a career in Minnesota's legal cannabis industry?
Minnesota Training Partnership's Cannabis Workers' Training Program, CanTrain, provides industry-focused training, career preparation, and individualized support to help eligible participants prepare for entry-level careers in Minnesota's legal cannabis industry.
The program uses the UFCW Cannabis Workers' Training Program Core Curriculum, an IACET-accredited curriculum developed by United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. Minnesota Training Partnership delivers the training locally in partnership with UFCW Local 1189 and cannabis industry partners. Participants who successfully complete the Core Curriculum will receive a UFCW Cannabis Workers' Training Program Core Curriculum Certificate of Completion.
This pilot cohort combines five weeks of intensive cannabis industry training with additional work-readiness preparation, career navigation, job placement assistance, and continued employment support.
If you are interested in being part of this training, complete our interest form and a staff member will contact you:
https://mntrainingpartnership.org/interest-form-inquiry
Program Timeline
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 12, 2026
Orientation:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnesota Training Partnership
175 Aurora Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Training Start Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Core Training:
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
October 19 through November 20, 2026
Graduation:
Monday, November 23, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Training Location:
UFCW Local 1189
266 Hardman Ave N
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Cannabis Industry Training
Participants will complete the UFCW Cannabis Workers' Training Program Core Curriculum and receive career preparation specifically designed for employment in the legal cannabis industry.
Training and preparation include:
- Cannabis industry knowledge and career exploration
- Cannabis-related workplace professionalism
- Customer service in dispensary settings
- Financial literacy
- Workplace expectations and professional skills
- Career pathways within Minnesota's legal cannabis industry
- Preparation for entry-level cannabis employment
- UFCW Cannabis Workers' Training Program Core Curriculum Certificate of Completion for successful participants
Work Readiness and Career Support
Minnesota Training Partnership will provide participants with individualized career and employment support, including:
- Resume development
- Job application assistance
- Interview preparation and practice
- Individualized career navigation
- Job search and placement assistance
- Connections with cannabis industry employers
- Support addressing barriers to employment
- Continued employment retention support after training
Minnesota Training Partnership has established an employer partnership with Vireo Health/Green Goods and will continue engaging additional cannabis employers to identify hiring opportunities for program graduates. Employer partners may also participate in classroom activities and meet with participants as part of the program's connection between training and employment.
How to Participate
Eligibility
Participants must:
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Be a Minnesota resident
- Be authorized to work in the United States
- Be interested in training and employment in Minnesota's legal cannabis industry
The program particularly seeks to reach individuals from South Saint Paul, West Saint Paul, Newport, and Saint Paul's West Side, including communities and job seekers who have experienced barriers to training and sustainable employment.
Enrollment Process
Interested participants will:
- Complete an intake form
- Meet with Minnesota Training Partnership staff for eligibility screening
- Verify required eligibility documentation
- Review program expectations and available support services
- Complete an initial assessment
- Develop an Individual Employment Plan
- Complete program enrollment requirements
Enrollment can be completed individually or through a group enrollment session at the Minnesota Training Partnership Saint Paul office. The registration deadline is October 12, 2026, with enrollment ideally completed before orientation on October 14.
If you are interested in being part of the training, complete our interest form and a staff member will contact you:
Outcomes
Outcomes
Participants who successfully complete the program will receive the UFCW Cannabis Workers' Training Program Core Curriculum Certificate of Completion and will be supported in pursuing entry-level employment opportunities in Minnesota's legal cannabis industry.
Minnesota Training Partnership will provide job placement assistance and continued support after training. The program's grant-funded goals include helping participants transition into employment and providing retention support for at least 90 days following program completion.
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Program Costs
Free for eligible Minnesotans.
Eligible enrolled participants may also receive individualized support services and participation incentives tied to attendance, assignments, and training milestones.
Who to Contact for More Information
Denae
Employment & Career Pathways Counselor
Minnesota Training Partnership
Phone: 763-913-6948
Email: dwalton@mnaflcio.org
Who to Contact for More Information
Name
Denae Walton
Phone
763-913-6948
Email
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