On April 16th, 2022, 40 Tons Brand and Brand Resumes are hosting the Canna Get a 2nd Chance Cannabis Career Conference in Oakland, CA. This will be their first conference, but third overall career fair event. 40 Tons’ cannabis-themed career fair has morphed into a full-on conference and is still open and free for all job seekers. 40 Tons’ cannabis-themed career fair has morphed into a full-on conference and is still open and free for all job seekers. The event, powered by Curaleaf, is designed to bring more diversity and inclusion of BIPOC communities to the cannabis industry. The other purpose behind the conference is to provide opportunities to those with past cannabis convictions. This includes an on-site expungement clinic.
40 Tons is stepping out of their home in Los Angeles to begin throwing these career conferences across the United States. Their first stop is at OakStop (2323 Broadway, Oakland, CA.) This will be a much more intimate setting than the last event in Hawthorne, CA. From 10 am-1:30 pm, attendees will have the chance to come in and learn more about a plethora of job opportunities within the cannabis industry.
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Canna Get a 2nd Chance Cannabis Career Conference
This event will be a dynamic cannabis career conference that provides an incredible amount of resources to job seekers of all types. Across many different California-based employers, there will be a variety of job opportunities in the cannabis industry to explore. This includes ancillary, cultivation, retail, management, direct and indirect jobs, and more.
Companies in Attendance
Some of the companies that will be on-site hiring include Herbl, The Shryne Group, STIIIZY, PAX, Pacific Stone, 710 Labs, Vertosa, Dutchie, Last Prisoner Project, Oaksterdam University, Blunts and Moore, Purple Heart, New Life CA, Rose Delights, Kiffen, WriteSea, Supernova Woman, Oakland Equity Collective, and many more. These companies are not only attending to find their next employees but also to make a difference through equitable hiring.
Free Resources
Canna Get a 2nd Chance Cannabis Career Conference in Oakland is a massive resource hub. There will be almost two dozen hiring employers in attendance. On top of that, there will also be a variety of other resources and activities that are meant to help job seekers in the hiring process; all of which are completely free. This includes:
- Headshots for professional online profiles
- Resume and LinkedIn optimization powered by Brand Resumes
- Receive help with your resume and get printed and digital copies
- Educational breakout sessions
- Haircuts
- Cannabis scholarships from Oaksterdam University
- Interview coaching
- Attorneys on-site from The Shryne Group helping eligible participants start the expungement process
Additionally, there will be cannabis advocacy charity organizations like the Last Prisoner Project on site giving out information on the latest cannabis advocacy efforts. Check out the recap from 40 Tons’ last event in Hawthorne, CA.
Expungement Clinic
The Law Offices of Ken Seligson and the Agricultural Labor Relations Board of California will be powering the expungement booth. If you have any prior cannabis convictions and want to get information about the expungement process, look no further. Representatives are there to help guide you through the initial process.
“The people at 40 Tons have all been impacted by cannabis incarceration. After getting out of prison, we decided to give back and help people get a seat at the table and a career in an industry that they helped build.”
-40 Tons Brand
Before Attending…
Before attending the Canna Get A 2nd Chance Career Conference, you might want to bring a few things. First, bring a copy of your resume or a list of skills and previous experience so a resume coach can assist you. Then, practice a 30-second description of who you are so you have a solid response when an employer asks about you. Lastly, look for any emails from 40 Tons that may request your resume beforehand so a coach can quickly access it. This will also allow them to contact you after the conference about any job opportunities.
“At 40 Tons Careers, we believe that the key to stopping recidivism is through education and opportunity. When we can bring those 2 things together and help individuals get access we can start to change the narrative and provide real sustainable impact within the cannabis industry and our communities.”
-40 Tons Brand
Come dressed to impress, get there early to secure parking, and have a positive attitude. You never know, you may walk out with a career!
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