- 1885
 James Washington Westervelt Sr. founds Westervelt College at its first location at Richmond St. and King St.- 1886
- Westervelt welcomes its first female students
- 1887
- Fellow of the Chartered Accountants of Canada, James Washington Westervelt Jr. begins working at Westervelt College with his father
- 1896
- Westervelt assists in founding the Business Educator’s Association of Canada (1896)
- 1897
 Westervelt located at YMCA Building, top floor (King St. by Wellington/Waterloo)- 1905
- James Westervelt Sr. serves as Chairman of the London Board of Education
- 1917
- Westervelt re-locates to 463 Richmond St. (formerly Westin Hotel, then Lucan Stagecoach Lines)
- 1920
- W.F. Marshall assumes ownership of the college.
- 1955
- N.L. Thomson assumes ownership of the college.
- 1962
 L.G. Lougheed assumes ownership of the college.- 1972
- The college re-locates to 190 Wortley Rd.
- 1991
- Donna Doerr, an experienced instructor joins Westervelt as the Principal. The College, and a piece of London’s history was in dire straits
- 1992
 Donna and Allan Doerr purchase Westervelt College and set to the task of rebuilding an educational institution that has been part of London’s history since 1885- 1994
- Westervelt College receives the Community Service Award from the National Association of Career Colleges
- 1995
 Dr. and Mrs. Doerr build a new, 4-storey, 40,000 square foot campus on the corner of Wellington St. and Bradley Ave.- 1996
- Westervelt is a Finalist at the Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Awards
- Donna Doerr wins Ontario Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
- Donna Doerr wins Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
- Westervelt receives the Dr. James E. Boone Award in recognition of excellence in fundraising for the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario
- 1997
 Donna Doerr is a Regional Finalist for Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year- 1999
- Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association awards Westervelt “Supplier of the Year” for supplying the best graduates for employment in the Hospitality Industry
- 2000
- A baby is born in an ambulance on the front lawn of College. The baby is promptly awarded a full Tuition Scholarship (News coverage by the National Post, London Free Press, & the Globe and Mail)
- 2001
- London Police Service Recruiting and Training recognition for dedication and commitment to the training of the members of the London Police Service
- 2009
 Westervelt College receives London Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Award- 2010
 Westervelt Celebrates 125 Years and over 48,000 graduates.- Westervelt receives recognition from the Prime Minister, the Premier and the Attorney General: “The enterprise and the hard work of those who have built Westervelt College over these many decades is an accomplishment that has benefitted the community and our province.”
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What our students are saying:
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helpful, and professional staff were always available to help me make the most of my Westervelt experience. A huge thank you to
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Angela S.
Sales and Marketing Diploma
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Matt B.
Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician Diploma
“ My year in the Law Clerk program at Westervelt College was challenging and
went by quickly. I enjoyed learning about the different areas of law. I found my teachers to be very knowledgable and they helped
me to achieve my goals. Having changed careers and not applying for jobs in many years, I found Graduate Employment Services very
useful in advising me on resume and interviewing skills. I had received some leads through the school in my last term and was hired
by a large London law firm just prior to completing my last exam. ”
Audra A.
Law Clerk Diploma
“ I am a Hardware/Software Specialist. I administer and maintain three
district offices. Setting up workstations and servers are mainly my job priorities right now. Installing patches and fixes to
tax software has kept me really busy. I have the utmost respect for the staff and everything associated with the school. I don't
think I could have earned this opportunity without the help of all the people at Westervelt. I have learned so much from the IT
program. I would recommend it to anyone if they enjoy computers. ”
Will B.
IT Technician Diploma
“ Upon graduating from the Interior Decorating Program at Westervelt College,
I was immediately hired. My education has allowed me to enter customer's homes with confidence. The background I received in
decorating and selling skills has enabled me to work in an area I have always been passionate about. I really enjoyed my time at
Westervelt. I met some great people and gained invaluable skills. Our teacher was knowledgeable and professional, and the curriculum
was 100% relevant to the work I am doing today. Thanks to Westervelt, I am working in a profession that I love and can envision
myself as an entrepreneur with my own consulting business in the future ”
Arlene B.
Interior Decorating Diploma
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