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Washingtonians Fear Job Loss

Short: Job Security a Concern in Washington

Long: Nearly One-Third of Washington Residents Express Concern in Survey.

According to information released today in the 2nd Annual Washington State Workplace Confidence Survey, 29 percent of Washington workers fear that their jobs are at stake.

The survey, which was conducted by Harris/Decima on behalf of Everest College, showed that an increased percentage of workers expressed an interest in changing their careers, up to 26 percent from 19 percent in 2009.

The majority of those who participated said they would not change their careers (57%), and 36 percent said they are considering a return to school.

Wendy Cullen, vice president of employer development for Everest College, said "Washingtonians are probably a lot keener when it comes to taking the necessary steps to ensure job security such as seeking skills training and other educational programs to improve their prospects."