VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Kari Klettke was recently named the director of Career Services at VCSU. She will provide career counseling services and direct internship and other experiential education programs such as job shadowing and mentoring. She will also work with area and regional employers to assess workforce needs and assist students with employment opportunities.

Previously, Klettke served as director of accessibility resources at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Her higher education experience includes roles in counseling, career development, disability services, teaching and advising at several institutions. “Kari brings a comprehensive background to VCSU that will allow her to immediately impact the success of our students in career placement, advising and exploration,” said Pete Smithhisler, vice president for student affairs.

Klettke and her husband, Lucas, along with their son Kole, make their home in West Fargo. Her two stepdaughters, Lydia and Lilliahna, live in Perham, Minnesota.

Story and photo submitted by VCSU.