Cannabis cultivation company aerīz, which has a production facility in Anna, Illinois, has donated $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to establish a cannabis industry workforce training program.
The college will begin developing an education and training curriculum aimed at preparing individuals for entry level employment with the company.
According to aerīz, the company will provide equal employment, entry-level opportunities for individuals completing Shawnee's cannabis industry training programs and will work with the college to develop internship opportunities as well.
Shawnee will develop curriculum to support the program, including coursework in cannabis horticulture, logistics and inventory.
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