Capital Region Cannabis Job Fair

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

@ Empire State Plaza, Meeting Room 6

100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY 12210

Doors open at 9:30AM

Register AS A JOB SEEKER

Register as an employer 

The Capital District Cannabis Job Fair is a workforce development initiative designed to connect licensed cannabis businesses with qualified job seekers across the Capital Region. The event will provide opportunities for direct hiring, networking, workshops, career exploration, and education about employment pathways in New York’s growing cannabis industry. Light refreshments will be provided. $50 Stewarts gas cards will be raffled off to ten lucky attendees. 

Professional Headshots Available On-Site

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) will be providing free professional headshots for job seekers at the Job Fair.

Participating Businesses

• SUNY Schenectady
• Columbia Greene Community College
• Cannabis Workforce Initiative
• Local 338 
• Evexia Therapeutics LLC dba Evexia Cannabis
• Gentlemen’s Hemp
• Hold Up Roll Up
• Royale Flower Dispensary
• Vireo Health of New York
• Mister Greens
• Village Flower
• Robinson's Cannabis Flowers LLC
• DEJO Cannabis Dispensary
• Essential Flowers, Inc - Legacy Dispensary, Inc
• Trustco Bank
• Eco Leaf Logistics
• Crush Dispensary
• S & M UNLIMITED HOLDINGS LLC
• Bold Mold Eliminators LLC
• Legacy on Lark
• Nonna Farms LLC
• Curaleaf
• Veterans Holding
• Litmosphere
• Department of Labor Cannabis Employment & Education Development (CEED)
• Black Cannabis Alliance

Lighting the Way to Your Career in Cannabis – 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Lighting the Way to Your Career in Cannabis is an interactive workshop designed to help individuals explore and navigate career opportunities within New York’s growing cannabis industry. Participants will gain insight into the various sectors of the cannabis market, including cultivation, manufacturing, retail, compliance, and ancillary services. The workshop will feature industry professionals who will share their experiences, discuss in-demand skills, and provide practical guidance on entering and advancing in the field. Attendees will also learn about training and certification programs, networking opportunities, and resources available to support career development. Whether you are seeking your first job in cannabis or looking to transition into a new industry, this workshop will provide valuable information and connections to help illuminate your path to a successful cannabis career.

Cannabis Industry Careers: Leveraging Your Transferable Skills – 2:00 - 3:00PM

Unlock your career potential in the cannabis industry by leveraging the skills you already possess! This session will teach you how to make it easy for employers to see the connection between your existing strengths and the requirements of the roles you're applying for. Learn to research, identify, and showcase the exact skills they're looking for, and gain the confidence to market yourself as the ideal candidate.