b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HEREWorkforce Opportunities in High Growth SectorsAdvancing TechnologyRecommendation 2.3: Advance Clean Energy Initiatives for Sustainable Jobs and Resources for the RegionAction: Expand opportunities in clean energy that help position the District and Delaware as a leader in sustainability.Rationale: The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy sources will continue to disrupt existing industries, potentially displacing workers. Existing workers might need additional training and support to make a career change, while new workers entering the workforce will need to be prepared for future jobs. The District will need to be prepared to support a workforce in this transition.Impact: Investing in clean energy will not only support jobs in a growing and increasingly important sector but will also position the District as a leader in sustainability.Components Timeline1.Create a priority zone in sectors of the district for clean energy initiatives that encourages firm location or expansion in the clean energy field. 2.Target areas around the Port of Wilmington for factories that will allow for the growth of manufacturing of products that promote sustainability and renewable energy.3.Identify sites for clean energy industries such as battery manufacturers and clean storage companies.Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 130'