Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is excited to announce that Keli Rosselli-Sullivan, Military Liaison | Workforce Development, has successfully completed the Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals program, offered through a partnership between the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Foundation and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). As a member of the third cohort, Keli has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing her skills and promoting inclusive workforce development practices.
This rigorous program provided a deep dive into the intersection of economic and workforce development. Over six weeks, Keli engaged in expert-led sessions, interactive exercises, and a comprehensive curriculum, culminating in an online exam. One of just over 150 professionals to earn this certificate, Keli now joins an esteemed group of workforce development leaders.
"We are proud to celebrate Keli’s achievement and see her join a growing network of professionals dedicated to workforce development," said Ryan Ackerman, MACEDC Board Chair. “Our board is incredibly supportive of all MACEDC employees’ efforts to further their education and participate in training opportunities that reflect evolving industry trends. MACEDC a hard-working team that is leading the way for the Minot area.”
Along with completing this valuable program, Keli participates in events and conferences where she can connect with individuals from across the country to compare and explore additional recruiting opportunities. Most recently, she attended the RoleCall Talent Attraction Summit in Cleveland, Ohio, which focuses entirely on talent, bringing together leaders and practitioners to dig deep, share successes, and continue pushing the talent attraction industry forward. Keli also serves on the Minot City Council's Committee on Childcare to help the city with solutions that will improve childcare availability, thus expanding workforce opportunities for parents and providers alike.
MACEDC leads workforce development for the Minot area and works closely with strategic partners in the community and across the state along with helping to fund numerous workforce initiatives in the region. The first Workforce Summit was held in Minot this past fall, and MACEDC has piloted several workforce initiatives to support business and industry. Childcare and housing solutions are an additional part of the MACEDC workforce development strategy.
“Workforce Development is one of the key pillars of the Minot Area Chamber EDC, and Keli is consistently showing her commitment to expanding local workforce and growing opportunities for the Minot area,” commented Brekka Kramer, MACEDC President | CEO. “We know that we need to attract talent to our region to address workforce needs, and this takes an all-in effort. MACEDC is focused on workforce development strategy that addresses not only our current needs but the workforce that will be needed for major projects that are on the horizon for our community. Keli has grown the Workforce pillar by leaps and bounds the last couple years, and we can’t wait to see how this opportunity will improve the organization and create a lasting impact in the community.”