Powering forward. Together.

Linked Learning Alliance ROI of Work-Based LearningGary King

Chief Workforce Officer, SMUD

April 10, 2014

• Delivering power to the Sacramento Region since 1046

• Manage over 10,000 miles of power lines

• Service over 900 sq. miles, 1.4M people

• Employ over 2,000 people locally

SMUD Facts

SMUD’s Work-based Learning Activities

• Provide classroom career speakers

• Host student job shadow• Conduct site visits/facility tours• Judge student competitions• Hire high school student interns• Host student contests• Participate in regional and school

career fairs• Conduct resume reviews and

mock interviews