Apa, Workforce Data Quality, Tennessee Employment, Average Hourly Earnings

Welcome to the ILostMyJob.com video podcast providing Information and Resources for your Job Transition first Outlook News with Scot Combs Findings from the American Psychological Association's (APA) newly released 2010 Stress in America Survey raised red flags about the long-term impact that chronic stress could have on the physical and emotional health of families. Among the respondents' top concerns: money (76%), work (70%) and the economy (65%). The survey finds nearly 3-in-4 respondents say they continue to be stressed to levels that are unhealthy and which could put them at risk for developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and depression. The 2010 Stress in America Survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive among 1,134 adults in the US. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $12.2 million dollars to 13 States through the Workforce Data Quality Initiative. These funds will enable States to build or expand longitudinal databases of workforce data that also link to education data. States will use these databases to conduct research and analysis aimed at pinpointing the effectiveness of employment and training programs to better inform workforce system customers. The States including Florida, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. Two additional States Louisiana and Minnesota, will develop and implement new systems. According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, employment in Tennessee will grow at a .5% annual rate through 2018. The jobs with the 5 fastest rates of growth are: 5. Directors of religious activities and education with the median annual wage of $50,730; 4. Personal and home care aides with a median annual wage of $18,320; 3. Self-enrichment teachers with a median annual wage of $30,994; 2. Network system and data communications analysts with a median annual wage of $65,800; and 1. Home health aides with a median annual wage of $19,560 Now, to the numbers; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics seasonally adjusted real average hourly earnings for all employees fell 0.1% from September to October due to a rise in the Consumer Price Index. On the other hand, if we take a bit longer view, seasonally adjusted real average hourly earnings from October 2009 to October 2010 rose by half a percent. To get more out of your visit to ILostMyJob.com cast your gaze down and to the right; you'll find the What's New section. This week's offerings include articles on Why Your Resume Isn't Working and Finding Jobs in The Hidden Job Market.