Facing large-scale human capital losses in the next few years,
the Department of Revenue has joined forces with Bunker Hill
Community College ("BHCC") to prepare for the retirement
of baby boomers – the so-called "silver tsunami."
Over the next five years, the Department expects approximately
500 employees to retire. According to Commissioner Amy
Pitter, this is approximately one-third of the Department's
current employees. This estimate is consistent with the
Department's 2013-2015 Strategic Plan issued last
February.
In response to the looming brain drain, the Department and BHCC
have partnered to create a certificate program and an associate degree program (with concentration
in tax) which will prepare students for a job with the Department,
and offer internships that will allow students in the program to
gain practical experience. Successful interns are likely to
be offered jobs with the Department. Taxpayers should
continue to monitor the Department's
