Work in Maryland Cannabis — with a real plan.

Explore Maryland Cannabis helps Marylanders break into cannabis careers through community-first education, events, and workforce-ready guidance.

Not sure where you fit yet? Join anyway — we’ll guide you.

Your next steps

  1. Join the Workforce List (updates, reminders, opportunities)
  2. Choose a track (Retail / Cultivation & Processing / Ancillary)
  3. Attend an event and build skills + connections

Join the Workforce List →

Choose your track

  • Retail & Budtending: Customer experience, product knowledge, store operations.
  • Cultivation & Processing: Cultivation workflows, harvesting, compliance, production-side roles.
  • Ancillary & Support: Marketing, admin, logistics, security, events, tech, beyond-the-plant roles.

Join the Workforce List →

What you’ll get

  • Career-ready guidance (no gatekeeping)
  • Updates on free workforce events + trainings
  • Field trips + ecosystem exposure (as they open)
  • A clear path to take action each month

Join the Workforce List →

Higher Learning Labs

Higher Learning Labs is our workforce development program designed to break down barriers and make cannabis education community-focused and accessible.

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Upcoming events

  • Monthly Career Session: Registration opens soon — join the list for first access
  • Networking + Community Meetup: Registration opens soon — join the list for first access
  • Interview Prep Workshop: Registration opens soon — join the list for first access

View Upcoming Events →

Employers & partners

Want to connect with job seekers, host a field trip, or support workforce readiness? Partner with EMC to strengthen Maryland’s ecosystem.

Partner with EMC →

FAQ

Do I need experience? No — we’ll help you start where you are.

Is this only for Baltimore? We’re Baltimore-based and serve Maryland statewide.

How do I stay updated? Join the Workforce List — that’s the hub.

Ready to get started?

Join the Workforce List and we’ll send your next steps + event invitations.