Each year, Vangst releases the definitive report on employment in the legal cannabis industry --  and 2025 is no exception. Our latest report, produced in partnership with Whitney Economics, offers a state-by-state snapshot of jobs supported by legal cannabis, critical economic insights, and an outlook on where the industry is heading next.  Learn why cannabis remains one of America's most important economic drivers — and where the biggest opportunities lie next.

Welcome to Vangst’s Starter Guide to landing your first cannabis job and starting your cannabis career in Maryland. Here’s what you need to know: How old do you have to be to work in the cannabis industry in Maryland? Employees must be at least 21 years old to work in the cannabis industry in Maryland.

Welcome to Vangst’s Starter Guide to landing your first cannabis job and starting your cannabis career in Oregon. Here’s what you need to know: How old do you have to be to work in the cannabis industry in Oregon? Employees must be at least 21 years old to work in the cannabis industry in Oregon.

Welcome to Vangst’s Starter Guide to landing your first cannabis job and starting your cannabis career in Illinois. Here’s what you need to know: How old do you have to be to work in the cannabis industry in Illinois? Employees must be at least 21 years old to work in the cannabis industry in Illinois.

Welcome to Vangst’s Starter Guide to landing your first cannabis job and starting your cannabis career in Arizona. Here’s what you need to know: How old do you have to be to work in the cannabis industry in Arizona? Employees must be at least 21 years old to work in the cannabis industry in Arizona.

Welcome to Vangst’s Starter Guide to landing your first cannabis job and starting your cannabis career in Minnesota. Here’s what you need to know: How old do you have to be to work in the cannabis industry in Minnesota? Employees must be at least 21 years old to work in the cannabis industry in Minnesota.

Welcome to Vangst’s Starter Guide to landing your first cannabis job and starting your cannabis career in California. Here’s what you need to know: How old do you have to be to work in the cannabis industry in California? Employees must be at least 21 years old to work in the cannabis industry in California.

Welcome to Vangst’s Starter Guide to landing your first cannabis job and starting your cannabis career in New York. Here’s what you need to know: How old do you have to be to work in the cannabis industry in New York? Employees must be at least 21 years old to work in the cannabis industry in New York.

Navigating the Missouri Cannabis Market with John Pennington, the co-founder and CEO of Proper Cannabis in Missouri. John shared his early entrepreneurial spirit, from shoveling driveways as a kid to running a business in high school and college. His transition into the cannabis industry was…

Today we are excited to announce that we have entered into a partnership with Gusto, the #1 rated HR platform for payroll, benefits, and more.

Learn about diverse opportunities in the rapidly growing industry! From budtenders to extractors, cultivators to packagers, let us help you find your niche.

Explore the world of gig work: flexible jobs, diverse opportunities! Learn about freelancing, temporary gigs, and more.

Unlock efficiency & talent with temp-to-hire staffing! Learn how this strategic approach can benefit your business.

Cannabis jobs have ebbs and flows throughout the cycle of a year. What causes them? Why do they happen? How can we prepare for them?

Today we are excited and proud to announce that we’ve acquired CannabizTemp, the temporary staffing division of CannabizTeam. This acquisition marks the first acquisition in the cannabis HR space, and is an important step in driving the industry forward. 

The Proud to Work in Cannabis Podcast presents an insightful discussion on the 2024 Jobs Report. Hosted by Karson Humiston, the episode features seasoned cannabis writer Bruce Barcott and Beau Whitney, Chief Economist at Whitney Economics. Together, they have been collaborating on this report since last year, and it was great to have them both on the show to share their insights.