Welcome to the website of the Orange County Development Board (OCDB). In Partnership with the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the OCDB oversees Orange County's workforce development activities and establishes programs in response to the workforce needs of Orange County, including labor market information, employment and training services, and business assistance. Central to the OCDB’s ability to provide services is the network of One-Stop Career Centers, satellite centers and youth employment and training programs located throughout the County. The OCDB designs and implements programs and services for businesses, adult job seekers, dislocated workers and young adults, working in close collaboration with education, business, labor, economic development and other organizations with a stake in preparing the County’s workers to contribute to our growing economy.
For Job Seeker services, please visit the Job Seeker Services page, For Employer services, please visit the Business Services page, For Young Adult services, please visit the Young Adult page, ForEconomic Development Strategy (CEDS) information, please visit the CEDS page,
Current Unemployment Rates: US 3.9% - California 4.5% - Orange County 3.3% Anaheim 3.5% - Santa Ana 3.4% - Irvine 3.3% - Huntington Beach 3.2% - Garden Grove 3.7%
Section 13 C.F.R. § 303.6, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Process, requires the CEDS Planning Organization to make the CEDS available for review and comment by the public for a period of at least thirty (30) days prior to submission of the CEDS to the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.
The Orange County CEDS plans can be accessed by selecting the link below. Input, comments and/or questions, please email CEDS@occr.ocgov.com through Friday, August 31, 2018.
CLICK HERE to view a draft copy of the Orange County 2018-2023 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
www.ocinternship.com: In partnership with Vital Link, the OCDB has launched the Orange County Internship Matching System. This service allows businesses to be matched directly to qualified, screened and assessed intern candidates through a centralized online portal. Students from all over the County and many different schools are provided career coaching and workshops to prepare them for workplace internships. These services are free to businesses, students and schools!
Orange County Development Board Community Investment Division 1300 S. Grand Ave Building B, 3rd Floor Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phone: (714) 480-6500 Fax: (714) 834-7132 E-mail: OCDB@occr.ocgov.com
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This WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are availableupon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD/TTY users, please call the California Relay Service (800) 735-2922 or 711. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact 714-480-6500 at least 72 hours prior to the event to allow reasonable arrangements to be made to ensure program accessibility.
The Orange County Development Board is a proud partner of America’s Job Center of California℠ network.
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