On February 17th, 2022, 40 Tons Brand and BrandResumes joined forces once again to host the second ‘Canna Get A Second Chance’ Cannabis Career Conference in the city of Hawthorne, California.
Cannabis Career Conferences are events and a platform specifically for those impacted by the cannabis industry and need an equitable start in their career search. The mission is to close the gap in restorative justice and diversity and inclusivity within the cannabis industry. These conferences are committed to connecting job seekers directly with thriving cannabis employers and educational institutions, while engaging them with on-site professionals for cannabis related conviction expungement, career coaching, scholarship opportunities, and many other free professional resources like haircuts and headshots. In the same action, they also help employers meet their workforce demands with qualified and eager candidates.
“40 Tons is a social impact cannabis brand and we knew we had to do something for our community, for people who have past cannabis convictions like our 40 Tons Ambassador Corvain Cooper, who was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. We knew we had to prevent recidivism, right, we knew we had to bring value to participants, hence the birth of our career fairs.” – Loriel Alegrete, CEO and Co-founder, 40 Tons.
The event was title sponsored by The Shyne Group, with videography provided by BlvckWolf Media and photography sponsored by Rove Brand. They were also joined by many other heavy-hitter sponsors and vendors like Stiiizy, The Freedom Unit, Canivision, Go Verde, California Cannabis, Freedom Grow, The Source LA, CannaJobs, Respect My Region, Last Prisoner Project and many many more.
This is only still the beginning for the Cannabis Career Conferences journey. The tour continues, including dates in Oakland, CA and Tenton, NJ!
Check out the incredible press from the event:
BlvckWolf Recap Reel
Stiiizy Recap Blog Post
Stiiizy Testimonial
Go Verde Testimonial
Farming First Testimonial
“I got a Cannabis conviction 30 years ago. Every time I’ve applied for a good job I’ve always been denied because of that conviction. I attended the 40 Tons: Canna Get a Second Chance Cannabis Career Fair and was so thankful for all I received. I got a haircut, resume, and was actually hired By Stiiizy’s Blazed Delivery company. This is the 1st time in many years I have felt good about my past. Thank you 40 Tons!” -Jerry Winchell, Career Fair Attendee
See you at the next conference on April 16th in Oakland, CA!
Register HERE as a sponsor/vendor.
Register HERE as a job-seeker.
