Strategic partnerships Oaksterdam has a history of forming collaborations with educational institutions, tribal colleges, and industry partners (White Earth Tribal and Community College, Highland Community College, MJ Unpacked). Leverage these relationships to propose co-branded programs, workforce development contracts, and sponsored certificates that expand reach into new student and employer networks.

Global alumni growth With over 100,000 alumni from 60 countries and a fully online, globally accessible curriculum, there is a scalable opportunity to upsell advanced certifications, regional-specific training bundles, and employer-focused training licenses targeting multinational cannabis businesses and expat professionals seeking standardized credentials.

Live online labs The platform supports real-time remote instruction and online labs. This capability can be marketed to employers for customized on-site/off-site workforce training, pilot programs, and compliance-ready certification tracks aligned with evolving cannabis regulations and safety standards.

Industry recognition Oaksterdam’s reputation as a rigorous, historically contextual program positions it as a preferred supplier for corporate training, compliance workshops, and professional certification partnerships seeking a credible, long-standing education partner in cannabis industry upskilling.

Content and labs expansion Recent expansions into dispensary worker training and horticulture workforce development indicate openness to new program lines. Propose targeted curricula for states or regions launching legalization efforts, including workforce grants, social equity initiatives, and nonprofit partnership opportunities to drive enrollment and sponsored programs.