The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is excited to announce that insights from the inaugural year of the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative are now available as part of the 2024 Annual Report – A New Era: Advancing Innovation and Public Protection.
Launched during the 2024 renewal period, the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative invites registrants to share demographic information on a voluntary basis. The initiative is based on the fundamental principle that only what is measured can be effectively understood and improved.
The first year in numbers
The College was extremely pleased with the participation rate in the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative’s inaugural year and are happy to share that 18,551 individuals – approximately 66.5% of College registrants – chose to take part in the first year of the initiative.
We invite you to explore the key findings and trends from the first year of the collected data.
These insights serve as an important starting point in understanding the diversity within the professions and provide valuable insights into the degree to which the diversity of the Ontario public is reflected in College registration. With this initial data, we can begin collaborating with our engagement groups, including employers, to address systemic barriers and inform equity initiatives to better serve the Ontario public.
If you have any questions about the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative, contact inclusion@ocswssw.org.