Based on the interests Participants have indicated on their application, they are placed in one of four tracks: Entrepreneur, Core, Entry, or Ancillary. SEP Participants may pursue more than one track at a time if they choose.

Commission staff will work with approved cohort Participants to set up their accounts with TalentLMS, the learning management system that is available for remote learning. Through TalentLMS, Participants can access materials for their specific SEP track, complete coursework, and record their progress. For each course, Participants have the option to attend the remote course live, interact with instructors, and fellow cohort members, or they can watch course recordings at their own pace. Through the platform, Participants also have access to a discussion board where they can connect with peers and contact instructors. While there are no grades issued for participating in a course, instructors do review assignments and provide feedback.

Considering that Massachusetts’ legal cannabis industry is constantly growing and evolving, SEP programming is ongoing for Participants. Each cohort’s live instruction period lasts approximately three months; however, Participants have continuous access to new and updated courses and materials through TalentLMS beyond what they receive during their individual cohort.

Hear what some SEP Participants and Registered Agents say about the program: