Hydrolife Magazine December 2017/January 2018 [USA EDITION]

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HL: What sort of advice would you have
for individuals hoping to break into the
cannabis industry on a professional level?
PERLMAN: Who you know helps a ton. Do research
into legitimate states with large markets such as
California, Oregon, Washington, and Colorado. Once
you develop good references and experience from
these areas, then approach smaller markets as seen in
states like Michigan and Maryland.
SCHMITTEN: Research is probably the number one
thing. Candidates must understand their skill-sets
and how they would like to grow within the industry.
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The industry is seeing a need for those with
a science education as there are constantly
more ingenious methods being developed
for altering the marijuana flower.”
There are a lot of positions available including cultivation,
retail, and technical. It really depends on what the individual
is interested in. That being said, the industry has evolved
and will continue to become more mainstream. So, a strong
business acumen and ability to adapt will become very
important.
HL: Where do you see the future of cannabis
industry jobs in your specific field? Is there
any vocational training or education that you
would recommend to industry hopefuls in
your specific field?
PERLMAN: The marijuana industry is getting very
technological very quickly—this is where the most jobs will be
created in the future. For job training, a general IT education
and project management schooling will be able to go a long
way. Also, the industry is seeing a need for those with a
science education as there are constantly more ingenious
methods being developed for altering the marijuana flower.
SCHMITTEN: Technology is going to become more prevalent
as the industry matures. The processes will become automated
and standards will be implemented. Anyone getting into the
industry should look to similar, established businesses and
bring that knowledge to the cannabis industry.
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