Higher Cultures: Hats Off to You
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has granted $50,130 to Higher Cultures LLC, a cannabis company operating out of Grants Pass, Oregon, and Las Cruces, New Mexico, in order to train seven new hires at an average hourly rate of $21. This financing is a component of the state’s Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP), which reimburses businesses for a percentage of their training costs when the programs are completed in an effort to promote workforce development and economic growth.
The EDD recently granted over $1.2 million in funds to support the recruiting and training of 93 new employees across 11 businesses in New Mexico. The allocation to Higher Cultures is part of this larger endeavor. In addition to cultivating an ethical and successful business model that supports the development of jobs in the communities it serves, Higher Cultures is dedicated to offering top-notch cannabis products. We love your carts!
Higher Cultures is an expert in growing and processing cannabis, with a manufacturing emphasis on its operations in New Mexico. Currently, the company has 60 year-round employees, with an additional 40 seasonal workers. The company’s commitment to improving its manufacturing skills and promoting local employment is demonstrated by this growth and the financing for job training that goes along with it.
The JTIP program is an essential instrument for assisting New Mexico’s businesses and communities by promoting expansion, relocation, and employment inside the state. In addition to offering incentives for hiring veterans and recent graduates from New Mexico, it highlights the significance of developing a trained labor supply, especially in rural and tribal communities. Businesses like Higher Cultures that take part in JTIP gain access to funding that enables them to train employees to be more skilled and paid more appropriately.
Acting Secretary of the EDD Mark Roper emphasized the role that JTIP plays in advancing economic development. He stated that in order to help companies provide New Mexicans with high-quality jobs, the initiative is essential to building a more resilient state economy. Over 1,200 jobs were supported in 2023 by JTIP’s assistance to 67 firms throughout 16 counties in New Mexico. The state’s dedication to economic development and the promotion of its local companies, particularly in fields like cannabis that are ripe for major expansion, is demonstrated by this financing and assistance from JTIP. Receiving this award from Higher Cultures strengthens both its operating capacity and its place in New Mexico’s economy