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In a clear, brief, and objective format, author Rob Mejia will help you to learn the basics needed to navigate this ever changing landscape.  Mejia has spent the last five years listening to and learning from the many diverse voices involved in the world of cannabis—from dispensary owners and budtenders to medical patients, growers who happen to be nuns, cannabis chefs, hemp oil producers, journalists, and more. Their personal and illuminating stories, featured throughout the book, bring the discussion about cannabis to life— and you will never again think of cannabis in the same way.      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Cannabis Careers is structured around five vital touchpoints: Cannabis Basics: Essential terms, definitions, and history provide a foundation for understanding the industry.State of the Union: Coverage of the cannabis and hemp industries, the legalization movement, and future prospects.Career Pivot: Guidance on leveraging current skills to transition into the cannabis industry, including researching and finding job opportunities.Employment Opportunities: An exploration of various careers, both plant-touching (e.g., budtenders, growers) and ancillary (e.g., marketing, legal services), with insights from industry leaders.Career Resources: Practical tools including sample job descriptions, job search websites, resume and cover letter samples, and interview tips.The book addresses the challenges of entering the cannabis industry, such as legal complexities and lingering stigma, and provides strategies to overcome these barriers. 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Mejia breaks down the complex history and science of this ancient plant, explains the current legal and regulatory framework in different states and countries, and shares personal stories from those in the cannabis community, from a hemp-farming nun to one of the first patients to receive medical cannabis from the US government.  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