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How Do You Get an Internship in
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Exist!)
The US Cannabis Council can help you break into the weed industry with an
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The U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC) has partnered with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
(CBCF) to establish a summer internship program. This internship has a duration of nine weeks. You
can describe it as the easiest available option to dive into the cannabis industry. Through the
Pathways to the C-Suite internship program, black
Americans and other people of color have a chance to be a part of the budding cannabis sector
through the Pathways to the C-Suite internship program. The program was modeled to launch the
African American talent pool forward. Since the establishment of the U.S. legal industry, one thing
that has stood out in the space is the unequal distribution of tribes. The whites in the sector are
more than all the POCs combined.
The USCC's Goal
The organization has the mandate to make the cannabis industry as diverse, inclusive, and equal as
it can be. Considering the fact that the colored community bore the brunt of the war on drugs and
are now being shortchanged in the budding industry. Black entrepreneurs and employees in the
sector need equal opportunities to grow.
According to Tahir Johnson, the organization's Director of Social Equity & Inclusion, most black
business owners willing to get involved in the industry are constantly denied access. The regulatory
bodies have unintentionally created a sector that mostly favors non-blacks. Johnson added that the
new partnership with CBCF will improve access to the industry for black students and
entrepreneurs.

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In a few weeks, the organization plans to launch a tool to assess the success rates of black
companies in the industry. This will be done through the newly established diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) task force.
A Coloured Cannabis Industry
A glimpse at the current hotshots in the various state-legal cannabis industries would reveal very
few blacks and more whites. With a reform program such as this, black youths will have many
chances to push for reformed cannabis policies.
The internship was first revealed in late 2021, and the U.S. cannabis council backed up the new
reveal with a deadline for applications within the first week of December 2021. This could start a
foundational program that would position many black youths on the legal cannabis platform. The
program organizers are looking for black young adults who wish to join the cannabis train. The
program promises to teach essential business values to these recent college graduates and link
them with network opportunities at leading cannabis companies. These companies include
Curaleaf, Holistic, Marijuana Policy Project, Columbia Care, ACHEM, Weedmaps, and Canopy.
The Summer 2022 Pathways to the C-Suite Internship will allow college students (in their final year)
and the latest graduates to show what they are made of to the top cannabis executives in the
country. They will have a chance to learn about cannabis policy formulations and the factors that
influence these policies at every level. The program is the best place to learn about all things related
to the business side of the cannabis industry. Prospective interns have a lot to gain from this
program, from valuable knowledge to hands-on work experience within corporate cannabis, which
will boost their CVs (https://cannabis.net/blog/how-to/how-to-write-a-great-resume-for-the-
cannabis-industry). The lucky ones could even get retained.
What's To Gain From The Program?

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The new internship program, in partnership with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, is one
of the best things to hit the cannabis industry at the moment. Employment diversity should be the
norm; hence this program will help push things in the right direction. Since most companies
involved believe in internships leading to employment opportunities, the interns will have difficulty
landing stable jobs after the program. The selected students or graduates for the program will
receive about $3,000 as a stipend and free housing throughout the 9-week internship. They will also
have to report to the corporate sponsor's office.
Qualified applicants will be equipped with the valuable tools and skills to stand out in the current
cannabis industry. The partnership has scheduled a few events and development sessions to hone
the team-building and leadership development skills of these interns.
To survive in any sector in corporate America, these skills are necessary. The companies affiliated
with the program will provide suitable environments for the interns to learn and resolve simple and
complex challenges in the field. The interns will also work close to senior business leaders to gain
insight and network with other black cannabis workers.
A Committed Task Force
The USCC's DEI task force was recently relaunched after merging with the Cannabis Trade
Federation (CTF). Linda Mercado Greene, Founder and CEO of Anacostia Organics and Chairwoman
of the DEI taskforce stated that the taskforce's primary goal was to ensure that people of color have
equal opportunities in the industry, particularly those with strong ties to communities most affected
by the drug war. She stressed that equality is crucial for people of color to gain access and thrive in
the industry.
Currently, the task force is developing a strategy to create a diverse and inclusive cannabis industry.
It plans to ensure that disadvantaged communities reap the most benefits of cannabis reforms.
Efforts will be intensified once federal lawmakers decriminalize cannabis.
A few members of the task force include former Congressman Carlos Curbelo, Columbia Care Vice
President Nhiste Abebe, Tetrasol Co-founder Rtd. Judge Shelli Hayes, Lantern Head of Equity
Partnerships Akele Pernell, Akerna Director Ashesh Shaw, and National Cannabis Festival Founder
Caroline Phillips. These members cut across civil rights activities, athletes, medical professionals,
entrepreneurs, and former lawmakers. Greene noted that all task force members come with a wide
range of experience.
Bottom Line
The legalization of medical and adult-use cannabis is making waves across the country, but most
regulatory bodies have refused to carry the colored communities along. With the USCC's
involvement, the industry may finally have a good shot at being equitable and inclusive. The
internship program will remove access barriers for the young black population and keep them on
an excellent path to retaining leadership in the industry. You can visit the organization's website to
check if you're eligible to apply for the program before recruitment begins.

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