New Jersey Business Action Center’s no cost, online training program for aspiring cannapreneurs is now available in Spanish.

NJBAC announced the update in a Dec. 18 press release. According to the New Jersey Department of State-run unit, it finalized and completed the Spanish translation of all courses, quizzes and surveys within the Cannabis Training Academy program.

“By translating all 60+ courses into Spanish, the CTA aims to make its no-cost program accessible to a wider audience of students, recognizing that Spanish is the second-most spoken language in the State,” NJBAC said.

Initially launched in October 2024, the CTA supports individuals interested in understanding the legalized space, joining the cannabis workforce or seeking to apply for a cannabis license in New Jersey.

Subject areas in the learner-led technical assistance, training and mentorship program include the licensing application process, municipal approval, zoning issues, raising capital, post-licensing matters and general operations.

Upon completing the work, students receive an official CTA certificate. Graduates can also include the accommodation as part of a New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission cannabis license application as proof of prior business experience.

According to NJBAC, New Jersey residents who are over the age of 21 and interested in cannabis business development can access the first three levels of online instruction.

To gain access to the rest of the modules and course materials, eligible students must qualify as Impact Zone applicants. To qualify, general students will need to attest they currently live in an Impact Zone, plan to locate their future cannabis business inside of an Impact Zone and/or plan to hire future employees that live in Impact Zones, NJBAC said.