ABOUT THE MINORITY CANNABIS ACADEMY:
Minority Cannabis Academy (MCA) is a Adult Learning Institution based in New Jersey. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that focuses on the professional development and technical training of minorities and disenfranchised communities impacted by the “War on Drugs”, and are interested in becoming cannabis industry professionals. We’re creating invaluable workforce development opportunities for a demographic that needs and deserves it the most.
MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BRENDON ROBINSON
PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER
Brendon Robinson brings a decade of experience in the Commercial Banking and Financial Services sectors to the cannabis industry. After identifying the systemic lack of professional representation and financial literacy within the space, he co-founded Minority Cannabis Academy to bridge the gap between social advocacy and institutionalized workforce development. His mission is to ensure the legal market is built on sustainable business practices that empower marginalized communities.
STANLEY OKORO
VP & CO-FOUNDER
Stanley Okoro is a seasoned leader in the Global Logistics and Security Operations industries. By combining logistical precision with a lifelong dedication to cannabis science, he oversees the operational integrity of MCA’s curriculum. Stanley’s work focuses on professionalizing the transition from legacy knowledge to the rigorous standards of the regulated market, ensuring every graduate meets the high-level, technical requirements of modern cannabis operators.
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OK, SO HOW DOES THIS WORK?
1. Technical Curriculum
Our intensive, 8-week vocational programs are developed by industry subject matter experts to cover horticulture science, dispensary operations, extraction precision, and business leadership
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2. Preparatory Co-Op
We bridge the gap between theory and practice. Students receive hands-on training through our network of industry-leading operators, ensuring they are ready for the professional demands of the NJ market
3. Career Placement Pipeline
Education is just the first step. Through our partnership with EzHire Cannabis, we provide direct placement support to move our graduates into high-impact roles immediately upon certification
PARTNER WITH THE ACADEMY
Institutional Support & Outreach
Corporate Sponsorships: Partner with MCA to fund tuition-free education and remove financial barriers for justice-impacted students.
Workforce Development: Align your organization with New Jersey’s premier adult learning institution to build a diverse, Day 1-ready talent pipeline.
Consulting & Advocacy: We partner with local consulting firms to provide social equity applicants with the technical expertise and discounted services needed to launch successful businesses.
Community Impact Initiatives
THe minority cannabis academy collaborates with organizations, such as 420njevents, to host social equity events specifically designed for disenfranchised communities impacted by the "War on Drugs."