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With jobs in the Marijuana industry on the horizon for Massachusetts residents, this staffing company is beginning to prep candidates on how to apply for these sought after jobs. With adult-use cannabis set for a  July 2018  launch in  Massachusetts , many in the area are getting ready to apply for cultivation centers and dispensaries, and thousands of new cannabis employees will be needed.  While many think their home grow qualifies them to work in the cannabis industry, owners are finding those with professional training are the ones who interview better and truly understand the science behind cannabis. HempStaff, a medical marijuana recruiting and training agency, is hosting a  Medical Marijuana Dispensary Agent Training Class  in Danvers,  Massachusetts  this  Oct. 21, 2017. The class will be held at the Doubletree Boston North Shore, located at 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers,  Massachusetts . There are two sessions to choose from:  8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  or  1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.  The cost is  $249  with prior online registration or  $300  (cash-only) at the door if seats are still available. This professional training course educates candidates on cannabis, cannabis products and the regulations in all New England states:  Maine ,  New Hampshire ,  Vermont ,  Massachusetts ,  Connecticut  and Rhode Island. HempStaff's four-hour course is designed to prepare participants for work in a marijuana dispensary so that business owners are getting educated and well-prepared candidates when filling new, entry-level positions. In today's cannabis world even the recreational user is usually looking for some type of medical relief, even if it is just to relieve anxiety or sleep better at night; knowing how to read the cannabinoid and terpene profile and how these impact the body's endo-cannabinoid system are key to getting the right product into the patient or customer's hands. The course educates the participants on cannabis and cannabis products along with all the information to needed stay up-to-date with local recreational and medical marijuana laws. HempStaff offers its students a resume template and review to help best prepare them when seeking employment, in this course as well. The end of the course prepares students for the real world with a final exam, that the student must pass with a 75 percent or better to get their HempStaff Dispensary Agent Certificate. As HempStaff is also a recruiting agency, when employers seek to fill entry-level dispensary agents or cultivation site workers, students are contacted first. HempStaff has trained and certified more than 3,000 dispensary agents nationwide since 2014! In addition to the class held in the  Boston  area, classes are currently scheduled for  Pennsylvania ,  Maryland ,  Florida ,  Ohio ,  Arkansas ,  Michigan ,  California  and  Illinois . Once a student passes their exam, they are welcome to return to future classes, in any state, free of charge for updates and networking. Those who have already taken the HempStaff course have provided exceptional feedback about the training.

Topgolf ® has  announced hiring plans for its 40 th  location, which will open late winter. Approximately 500 new jobs have been posted online at  topgolf.com/careers , and MISSION: Ambition auditions begin in three weeks. A Topgolf MISSION: Ambition hiring event is one of the most unique ways one will ever interview for a job. Cloaked in mystery, but full of intrigue, these events are Topgolf's special way of showcasing its culture of fun and energy. Applicants are inspired to leave their dress-up clothes and pre-rehearsed answers at the door and start thinking mission-minded. Their time interviewing will consist of gathering intel and navigating through group activities, interactive panel interviews, one-on-one convos with Topgolf's venue leadership teams, games and more. Available positions include: servers, bartenders, kitchen, maintenance, guest services staff and many more. Interested applicants should register to audition at an upcoming MISSION: Ambition event. Clear this initial stage, and applicants will be one step closer to incredible career opportunities. "With an ideal climate for year-round play, we couldn't be more excited to open in  Miami ," said Topgolf Miami Gardens Director of Operations  Matt Barkelew . "We look forward to meeting all the talented applicants who want to join a fast-growing brand and help create moments that matter for our guests." Through the premium experience of play, food and music, Topgolf is inspiring people of all ages and skill levels – even non-golfers – to come together for playful competition. Guests can enjoy point-scoring golf games using microchipped balls that instantly score themselves, showing players the accuracy and distance of their shots instantly on a TV screen in their hitting bay. The venues also feature an outstanding chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs and music in climate-controlled hitting bays for all-seasons comfort. Year-round programming includes events for kids and families, social leagues, golf tournaments, golf instruction and more. Topgolf Miami Gardens is located at 17321 NW 7 th  Avenue. Recruitment events will take place offsite, and the location will be displayed online upon applying. Hired associates for the new 65,000-square-foot venue will receive free Topgolf game play, food and beverage discounts, plus the opportunity to obtain medical, vision and dental insurance and participate in a 401(k) retirement savings program. For more information about working at Topgolf, visit  www.topgolf.com/careers .

Online retailer Amazon just announced it is creating more than 120,000 positions this season across its U.S. network of fulfillment centers, sortation centers and customer service sites. The company claims last year,  thousands of holiday positions were transitioned to regular, full-time roles after the holidays and they fully expect to continue that trend this year. Jobs will be available in the states listed below;​             -- Alabama         -- Nevada -- Arizona         -- New Hampshire -- California         -- New Jersey -- Colorado         -- New York -- Connecticut         -- North Carolina -- Delaware         -- Ohio -- Florida         -- Oklahoma -- Georgia         -- Oregon -- Illinois         -- Pennsylvania -- Indiana         -- South Carolina -- Kansas         -- Tennessee -- Kentucky         -- Texas -- Maryland         -- Utah -- Massachusetts         -- Virginia -- Michigan         -- Washington -- Minnesota         -- Wisconsin -- Missouri           Candidates interested in available positions can learn more and apply online at  www.amazon.com/peakjobs . New workers will join the more than 125,000 regular, full-time employees at Amazon’s more than 75 fulfillment centers across the country to help pick, pack and ship customers’ holiday orders.