Karl Staten is the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) Recruitment Specialist at IALR. In this role, Staten is responsible for recruiting traditional students and adult learners to the ATDM program while liaising between the program and external organizations. He also works closely with our onboarding support specialist team to identify student needs and to communicate job opportunities to current and potential students.
Staten has over ten years of college recruitment experience, academic coaching, and career service. He previously served as the Coordinator of Recruitment & Student Activities at Danville Community College (DCC) and was a part of the High School Career Coaching program with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC).
Staten holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in urban affairs from Norfolk State University and a career coach certification within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). His work has led him to serve student populations statewide in Virginia, specifically in the counties of Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Halifax, Pittsylvania, and the city of Danville. Staten has coached and counseled students at the K-12 and post-secondary levels. He has a passion for assisting students in completing their academic goals and employment aspirations.
