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Cannabis Business: Career Exploration Resources

SCC Library Books & eBooks

Start Your Own Cannabis Business: Your Step-by-Step Guide to the Marijuana Industry

Presents business opportunities available as cannabis becomes legal and regulated across the globe. From retailers to growers, producers, and suppliers there's a seemingly never-ending list of startup opportunities in this emerging market such as providing security and courier services; making concentrates and edibles; growing, distribution, and sales to list a few. Learn how to: Evaluate your cannabis business idea, build a business plan, and find funding.

Cannabis Jobs: How to Make a Living and Have a Career in the World of Legalized Marijuana

With the rise in legalization, virtually any job in the American market can be replicated in the cannabis industry. From working in a dispensary to social media, IT to HR, marketing to quality assurance, millions are looking at cannabis as a future career path. This book provides career growth potential, salaries, and interviews with industry professionals.

Self-Paced Tutorials and Research Guides

Want some more in-depth information about preparing for a job or career? Check out this self-paced Canvas tutorial which includes the following modules:

  • How to Explore Careers Using Library Resources
  • Information Skills for the Workplace

More resources can be found in the Career Research Guide

Career Databases from the Library

Use these databases to search for information about different careers. You can find salary information, job duties and descriptions, education requirements, and more.

The following guides (PDF) provide assistance in getting started with using these databases:

Library Database: Ferguson's Career Guidance

Check out the SCC Library Database, Ferguson's Career Guidance Center, to learn more about becoming a Farmer

                 Ferguson Career Guidance Center Farmer

Search

Use keywords to search for career books using the library catalog.

For search tips check out the video: Career Research: How to Search the Library Catalog