Marijuana conviction in Maryland? Maybe there’s a job for you [Video]

FILE – Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, bottom right, holds up an executive order he signed to issue more than 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Annapolis, Md. Maryland is launching a new initiative to help people with a history of marijuana-related offenses get jobs in the state’s now-legalized recreational cannabis industry. (AP Photo/Brian Witte, File) (Brian Witte, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland wants to help people once convicted of marijuana-related offenses land jobs in the state’s legal cannabis industry.

Gov. Wes Moore announced the new workforce development program on Thursday. Last week, he signed an executive order pardoning people for more than 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis charges, affecting tens of thousands of individuals.

People interested in the new program will have the option of taking eight instructor-led, self-paced courses taught by industry experts, licensed operators and college professors. After completing 100 hours of virtual coursework, participants may enroll in a two-day, in-person …

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