The unemployment rate in Stanislaus County slightly rose in July, according to the latest preliminary data provided by the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD).

Stanislaus County’s unemployment rate was 7.7% in July, an increase of one-tenth of a percentage point, which translates to roughly 300 more people without jobs in June.

According to the data, there are approximately 2,000 without work in Ceres which had an unemployment rate of 9.3 percent. Keyes and Hughson remained stagnant at 200 unemployed in each city and designated area.

Stanislaus County experienced significant growth within the manufacturing industry, adding 700 jobs.

Taking a chunk out of those manufacturing gains in Stanislaus County were the farming and government sectors. There was a decrease of 100 farming jobs in July, while the state and local government lost 1,200 workers.

Meanwhile, the state unemployment rate increased to 6.1% in July, up by 0.4%. 

The top umployment sector in Stanislaus County is health care and social assistance, with there being 1,418 job listings. The retail industry is looking to fill 919 positions in the county, while the manufacturing industry has 512 openings.

Those looking for a job can find help at www.edd.ca.gov/en/jobs.