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On Monday, Kent State University announced it will be launching six online Cannabis Career Certificate programs in partnership with Green Flower, a cannabis education company.

The partnership aims to help meet workforce demands in Ohio’s rapidly growing $3 billion cannabis industry, a news release states.

“Kent State is committed to offering high-quality, workforce-aligned education that meets the needs of emerging industries in Ohio,” said Alicia Crowe, Ph.D., interim dean, Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services. “Our partnership with Green Flower and this expanded suite of certificate programs give learners the practical knowledge and credentials they need to compete for in-demand roles in the rapidly evolving cannabis field.”

Classes in Kent State’s Cannabis Education program began in January 2024. To date, more than 270 students have enrolled in the courses offered in the university’s online cannabis education program, according to the release.

The first cohort for the new suite of certificate programs at Kent State begins Jan. 13, 2026, with additional start dates available every eight weeks.