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“The goal of this program is to provide a continuum of support, from individualized legal services and record expungement, to specialized industry-related education, as well as workforce development opportunities during and after the program, which will prepare our students to enter the workforce with the tools they need to excel. It’s a true jail-to-jobs program that’s needed to correct the systemic inequities that put people in jail for the very product that is now legal. The CultivatED Program will meaningfully empower individuals who are still seeking to positively reintegrate into society and build economic security for themselves and their families.”

— State Representative Chynah Tyler (D-Boston)

“In Boston, we are committed to ensuring this new industry is fair, transparent and equitable for all who wish to participate in it, and I thank Rep. Tyler for being a strong advocate and leader on this issue. The CultivatED Program will help advance equity in the marijuana industry, and I'm proud to support this program.”

— Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh

“This is a great and unique opportunity for a holistic and comprehensive approach to support incredible careers in a burgeoning industry in the Commonwealth. With a lens deliberately focused on equity, CultivatED and the community colleges are excited to support this pathway for many students in Massachusetts.”

— Tom Sannicandro, Director, MA Association of Community Colleges