The deadline to apply for the SafeDineOC Restaurant Program is October 16 or whenever the funding is allocated.

The County allocated $10 million in Federal CARES Act funding to support local restaurants that are safely reopening.  

Restaurants are eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursements for purchases like masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE), site reconfiguration, employee training, cleaning supplies, etc.

Approved restaurants in the SafeDineOC program must post their attestation in plain sight for customers and will also have their name featured on the program's website.

For more information, click here. If you need assistance with the online application, email SafeDineOC@ocbc.org.

If you are interested in learning about new employment opportunities or are a business with available positions, register for the October 15 Orange County Virtual Job Fair.

The Virtual Job Fair takes place from 10 am to 2 pm and will give jobseekers the chance to safely network with multiple employers; visit virtual booths; and to submit their resumes and interview via live chat and video conference.

The Virtual Job Fair is designed for employers to recruit qualified candidates for paid employment opportunities. There is no cost to participate, and business registration is available here or by calling 657-400-1394.

For free jobseeker registration and preparation training, visit this link or call 714-241-4900.