Why in the USA there is a boom in the organization of training programs in the field of modern hemp breeding
In order to meet the needs of the market, colleges and universities organize training on the general issues of modern hemp breeding, as well as on certain specialties. In addition to theoretical knowledge, universities agree that their students take internships at enterprises, and then help their students find jobs in the industry according to the knowledge gained during training and as a result of internships and practical exercises.
The pages of the profile electronic publication of Ukrainian hemp breeders have already focused on the fact that " Employment in the labor market in the field of hemp breeding in the USA will grow by 34% ." It was pointed out that in 2018, the most highly profitable agricultural industry in the United States created more than 64,000 jobs - more than in any other field in the United States. In fact, by 2020, job creation will be 110%. Universities of the country who teach the basics of hemp breeding at universities and colleges located in all the administrative-territorial units of the United States can already answer the question who is filling these jobs. As part of the regular recruitment of hemp University students", Consider what happens in the field of education in the field of modern hemp science in the USA .
In the American hemp business, more than half of the employees are professional and technical workers who directly service the activities of hemp growers themselves - accountants, laboratory workers, marketers, tax consultants, etc. The industry’s annual salary is $ 58,511, almost 11% higher than the US average . In a report on job opportunities in modern hemp breeding, industry monitoring calls the US agricultural sector a "hidden boom in jobs in America ."
There is a huge demand for employees in cannabis growing companies, but candidates who come to work do not have the necessary experience and knowledge. Given the fact that psychoactive hemp is still on the list of highly dangerous drugs in the United States , many traditional jobs (from accountants to programmers or employees working in the supply chain of the final product ) have significant specifics in this industry. There are a number of specialized jobs that require exclusive training - lawyers, botanists, chemists, marketing specialists, or connecting and setting up special equipment (lamps, ventilation), etc.
In order to meet the needs of the market, colleges and universities organize training on the general issues of modern hemp breeding, as well as on certain specialties. In addition to theoretical knowledge, universities agree that their students take internships at enterprises, and then help their students find jobs in the industry according to the knowledge gained during training and as a result of internships and practical exercises.
For example, just a few years ago, when Michigan was considering regulating hemp cultivation, officials at the University of Northern Michigan asked faculty to come up with “futuristic academic specialties.” As a result, students from all over the country can now study medical chemistry, focused on the needs of modern hemp breeding. The program, which has now grown to 230 students in just two years, represents knowledge in the field of botany and analytical chemistry. Naturally, graduates of the aforementioned specialty will join the ranks of state farmers, who will work in various sectors of modern hemp breeding in the USA .
In Stockton University of New Jersey, the study of cannabis was launched in 2019. The program includes five courses, with an obligatory internship and classes on the use of therapeutic hemp, as well as knowledge of the regulatory framework governing hemp breeding at the federal and local level.
In the fall of 2018, the Cannabis sativa: plant and its impact on people course was launched at the University of California , Davis . This course examined the benefits of using the plant for medical purposes, the risks and possibilities of using the therapeutic properties of hemp.
The American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA) currently offers continuing education for nurses as part of its hemp therapeutic program. As part of the training programs, 12 main topics are studied - the endocannabinoid system, the dosage of cannabis-based preparations, the risks of using the therapeutic properties of hemp plants, the legal consequences of improper use of cannabinoid therapy, etc.
Commentary of the Ukrainian Technical Hemp Association
In Ukraine, documents that meet the requirements of the state and confirm the qualifications of employees of an enterprise planning to legally engage in modern hemp breeding are received by students of the Hemp University. The next course of “Hemp University” is recruited for training on November 11-12, 2019. During the second day of the event, a round table "Hemp raw materials - technologies for its use in construction, production of biocomposite materials and furniture" will be held.