An Overview Adult-Use Cannabis Responsible Workforce Training (RWT)
The adult-use cannabis regulations require that all persons performing activities under a licensed cannabis business, must complete Responsible Workforce Training. Read §125.5 of the regulations (PDF).
Responsible Workforce Training includes four training requirements:
- A Cannabis Product Safety and Responsibility course developed by the OCM which reviews health and safety in the regulated cannabis industry.
- A Cannabis Workforce Responsibility course developed by the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) which reviews labor standards and workplace health and safety in the regulated cannabis industry.
- At least two hours of training for the specific activity in which the licensee (employer) is approved to pursue. This is determined and provided by the licensee (employer); and
- An implicit bias training determined and provided by a licensee (employer).
Finished Your Courses? Complete the Responsible Workforce Training Verification Form
After watching the courses on YouTube, sign and date the Training Verification Form (attestation) and submit to your employer for their records.
Owners of Gotham Buds dispensary in Harlem, NY.
Owner Paul Elfstrum of Wheatfield Farms in Buffalo, NY.
Budtender helping customer with order at Strain Stars in Farmingdale, NY.
Owner Kelly Hilland with staff celebrating NYS 50th brick mortar retail dispensary in Colonie, NY.
RWT Training Resources
Educational resources developed from the Cannabis Product Safety and Responsibility course designed to reinforce key topics covered in the training. Not seeing the educational materials you need? Submit your suggestion to [email protected] to request additional materials.
Looking to Enter the Cannabis Workforce? Cannabis Workforce Opportunities in New York State
The New York State Department of Labor’s Cannabis Employment and Education Development (CEED) Unit is designed to assist job seekers, workers, and businesses in the adult-use, medical cannabis, cannabinoid hemp, and hemp industries.
If you are interested in cannabis career exploration and cannabis education, or if you need assistance with your resume, cover letter, or job application, then view information from the New York State Department of Labor’s Cannabis Employment and Education Development (CEED) Unit by clicking the button below.
