Oaksterdam News
OU Launches Budtending LIVE!
Oaksterdam University is proud to announce we will offer our Budtending Certification Program LIVE, online in real-time for the first time this spring. Registration is open now for the virtual...
7 Jobs in Cannabis Cultivation
An estimated 321,000 Americans work full-time in the cannabis sector, and that number is only expected to grow. There are a wide variety of positions available in the industry. If you like...
5 Ways to Break Into a Cannabis Career
According to the 2021 Leafly Jobs Report, legal cannabis now supports 321,000 full-time American jobs. Since 2017, the industry has averaged 27.5 percent employment growth each year, outpacing all...
How to Raise Funds for Canna-Businesses
With legal cannabis sales expected to top $30 billion this year, it’s a great time to get in on the ground floor of America’s newest industry. However, if you’re looking to launch or expand a...
Why More Seniors Are Using Cannabis
Oaksterdam University Faculty Member and Deputy Director of NORML Paul Armentano recently sat down with the L.A. Times Business of Cannabis supplement to discuss Why More Seniors Are Using Cannabis....
2021 Rewind: OU’s Top 10
As we prepare to celebrate the school’s 15th anniversary in 2022, let’s reflect on 2021’s breakthrough changes for Oaksterdam University. Here’s a look at Oaksterdam’s 2021 Top 10 List: 1) The New...
New Year, New Chat Times
2022 brings new times for OU Clubhouse chats. Oaksterdam University experts are live on Clubhouse twice each week. Join our audio chat room, and we’ll answer any questions you have about cultivating...
Capstone Winners: Dec. 2021
One thing that makes Oaksterdam University’s Business of Cannabis and Horticulture Semester programs so valuable is the Capstone Project. It’s a chance for students to team up and develop a...
OU Signs Open Letter to UN
Oaksterdam University is among 181 non-profit organizations from 56 countries around the world to sign an open letter to the United Nations calling for transparency and accountability in global...
Friday Field Trips: Lifted Spirit
Students who take Oaksterdam’s Live Semester courses get various networking and event opportunities, including virtual field trips. The tours take students through a variety of facilities in...