In a unique educational setting, the Cleveland School of Cannabis is preparing students for careers in the burgeoning marijuana industry. Unlike traditional colleges, the school offers hands-on experience in its grow room, dispensary, and cooking lab. Nicole Fenix, the school’s director of education, emphasizes that the institution is not just about smoking marijuana but is a serious educational institute.

The school is closely watching Ohio’s Issue 2, a citizen initiative that could legalize and regulate marijuana cultivation and sales for adults. If passed, the initiative could significantly boost Ohio’s cannabis industry, providing ample opportunities for the school’s graduates. The school, which opened in 2017, offers certificate programs in various areas such as cannabis dispensaries, horticulture, and medical applications. With tuition ranging from $7,500 to $14,000, it has graduated more than 900 students and maintains an 82% graduation rate.