6 Phone registration opens Wednesday, Dec. 3 at (815) 280-1555 CAREER TRAINING WINTER/SPRING 2026 Dispensary & Cannabis Industry Cannabis Career Certificates These online certificates provide students with a structured pathway into the cannabis industry. These programs cover every major sector—including cultivation, product development, retail and sales, compliance and medical applications—and are designed to build both foundational knowledge and job-ready skills. All students also receive access to the Cannabis Career Resource Center, an online hub that connects learners with peers, industry professionals and employers. The center includes resources such as resume and interview preparation, career development tools and exclusive job postings. Graduates earn digital badges and certificates that can be shared directly with employers and on professional platforms like LinkedIn. Cannabis Associate Certificate (Online) Learn the fundamentals of the cannabis industry and build job-ready skills in just 8 weeks. This program introduces students to plant biology, product types, terminology, regulatory frameworks, and career pathways. For details, class dates and registration visit cannabis.jjc.edu. Offered in partnership with Green Flower. Online $850 Cannabis Specialist Certificates (Online) Continue your cannabis education with these stackable 16-week advanced training programs in five key areas of the cannabis industry. Cannabis Cultivation Specialist: Covers plant biology, grow environments, harvest practices, pest management and the business of cultivation. Cannabis Retail & Sales Specialist: Provides training in dispensary operations, customer service, product knowledge and retail compliance. Cannabis Compliance Specialist: Focuses on cannabis laws, licensing, regulations, packaging and compliance systems across the industry. Cannabis Product Development Specialist: Explores extraction methods, infused product design, concentrates, edibles, beverages and manufacturing compliance. Medical Cannabis Specialist: Examines cannabis therapeutics, the endocannabinoid system, methods of use, patient support and medical cannabis law. For details, class dates and registration visit cannabis.jjc.edu. Offered in partnership with Green Flower. Online $2,200 Health Care Phlebotomy Technician Training (SAF 3800) Gain hands-on experience during this 60-hour course, which consists of lectures, discussions, skills practice and tests, written exams and a clinical experience to provide students adequate preparation to be hired as an entry- level phlebotomist. Lab time will be provided to develop skills in venipuncture and skin puncture techniques as well as specimen processing. A supervised, 120-hour clinical experience allows students to further develop the competencies needed to become a phlebotomist. Students will attend one, three- week rotation within the nine weeks following the last day of class. Successful completion of the classroom and clinical experience provides eligibility to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification exam. A mandatory orientation will be held prior to the first day of class. Costs not included: textbook, AHA BLS CPR Certification, uniform, health and safety requirements needed before clinical externship, certification exam and drug screening. Prerequisite: high school equivalent, at least 18 years old, entrance examination. Students will be notified after completing the testing and being accepted into the program. T1 5-9p.m. T,R Main Jan. 6-Feb. 24 $1,699 Free Information Session for Summer Semester Wednesday, April 1 6-7p.m. Webinar Sterile Processing Technician (MGT 2320) Sterile processing technicians play a critical role in preventing infection by performing and participating in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. This program prepares students to sit for the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certified Registered Central Service Technician exam. Students will be eligible for a 40-hour clinical externship. Offered in partnership with CCI. Includes books and supplies. Costs not included: certification exam, health and safety requirements. Prerequisite: high school equivalent, at least 18 years old. T1 6-9:30p.m. T,R Main Feb. 19-May 12 $2,395 (No class April 28) Free Information Session Tuesday, Jan. 20 6-7p.m. Webinar
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