U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen Discusses Clean Energy Careers and Minority Business Needs in Peoria
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen recently visited Peoria, Illinois, engaging in discussions focused on clean energy workforce training and supporting minority-owned businesses. During his visit, Sorensen spoke to a clean energy workforce training class, highlighting anticipated job growth in the sector due to Illinois' emphasis on clean energy development. He also participated in a roundtable discussion at the Minority Business Development Center (MBDC), hosted by MBDC founder and CEO Denise Moore. The discussion involved entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders, where Sorensen heard success stories from start-ups in areas such as drone technology, cybersecurity, information technology, and financial literacy. Sorensen emphasized the importance of listening to constituents to be an effective legislator and stressed the need for training programs to prepare individuals for careers in emerging industries, distinguishing between a 'job' and a 'career' and noting that these new roles would be high-paying. 
