Our Program

The purpose of Equity University is to assist in training a Retail Social Equity workforce and coaching entrepreneurs.

The curriculum is built with a multifaceted approach to accomplish three main tasks, to help train a qualified social equity workforce, to coach retail entrepreneurs towards licensure and operations of their own, and to work towards creating a truly equitable cannabis industry.

Besides role-playing experiences, students at Equity University take classes related to the retail value chain, point of sale technology, shift management, inventory management, sales, customer service, compliance and general management. Our standardized training is focused on developing leadership skills, working and learning in a team, and preparing for challenging scenarios.

The Opportunity

Since 2017, the US cannabis industry has averaged over 27% growth each year. No other industry has come anywhere close.

By 2021, legal cannabis has already surpassed the top 9 projected growing jobs through 2029. That’s growth on a whole new level.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Retail Training Pathway

  • Discussing the history of cannabis, the political context for which we understand cannabis today, and how it's been systematically used.

  • Introducing components of the cannabis plant, proper terminology, the cannabis life cycle, and the medical efficacy.

  • Going over the diverse array of compounds responsible for cannabis reported medicinal effects, and the necessity of decarboxylation.

  • Focus on the Endocannabinoid System and medicinal cannabis use, how it operates in the body, and how it is used for disease.

  • An introduction to the factors influencing drug interaction within the body and the various forms of intaking cannabis products.

  • Partnering with industry leaders in the tech space to learn basic staff functions, and in depth back of house analytics for owners and operators.

  • Adding SKUs, daily and cycle counts, and other key tips for keeping your inventory fresh and accurate.

  • How to manage a cash drawer, best practices for accepting cash, cashing out a sale, and what to do at the end of your work day.

  • Your customers journey, how to intake new guest, how to provide the best experience, and the importance of guests privacy.Item description

  • Establishing clear lines of communication with your team, how to be an active listener, conflict resolution, and being a leader.

  • Day to day tasks including store maintenance, product and policy knowledge, basic state and local regulations.

  • Security procedures, how to minimize workplace injuries, creating an Emergency Action Plan.

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