Orange County Workforce Investment Board (OCWIB)

Welcome to the Web site of the Orange County Workforce Investment Board (OCWIB).

In Partnership with the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the OCWIB oversees Orange County's workforce development activities and establishes programs in response to the workforce needs of Orange County.

The OCWIB designs and implements programs and services for business, adults, youth and dislocated workers in accordance with its 5-year Strategic Local Plan. The Strategic Plan describes the Board's commitment in establishing a comprehensive workforce development system for Orange County.

This system operates through One-Stop Career Centers, and satellite centers, conveniently located throughout the County. Each Center offers wealth of training, information and assistance for businesses and job seekers. Please visit the One Stop Career Center Web Site at: http://www.oconestop.com  

 Current Unemployment Rates:United States 9.5%; California 12.3%; Orange County 9.5%; City of Santa Ana 14.9%; City of Anaheim 12.1%; City of Fullerton 10.6%; City of Huntington Beach 7.8%; City of Irvine 7.2%.

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:

• Veteran’s Employment-Related Assistance Program (VEAP) 
• OCWIB Green Links 
• Labor Market Information: now with Career Ladder Guides for Biotechnology, Energy, IT, Healthcare, and Nanotechnology  (updated August 2010)
• One Stop Satellite Office open in San Juan Capistrano  External Link 
  29222 Rancho Viejo Rd., Suite 103, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 (949) 481-9724
• Orange County Business Council Housing Resource Center   External Link 

OTHER RECENT PUBLICATIONS:

• Orange County Green Initiative Strategic Tactics (OCGIST)   PDF
• Orange County's Computer Cluster Collaborative C3 Report  PDF
• OC Healthcare Industry Report  PDF
• OC Workforce 2025- The Economy, Workforce, & Demographic Projections  PDF

Orange County Workforce Investment Board
Community Investment Division
1300 S. Grand Ave
Building B, 3rd Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-567-7528
714-834-7132 Fax
ocwib@occr.ocgov.com

The Orange County Workforce Investment Board is an equal opportunity entity.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities. TDD line: (714) 834-7163.