Westervelt College

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Westervelt College
Founder(s) James Washington Westervelt Sr.
Established 1885
President Don Thibert
Faculty Business, Healthcare, Law, Service, and Information Technology
Location London, Canada
Website http://www.westervelt.ca/

Westervelt College is a career college located in London, Ontario, Canada, which focuses on accelerated programming. Founded in 1885, Westervelt College offers Diploma programs in the Faculties of Business, Healthcare, Law, Service, and Information Technology.[1] The college also provides career services for students and provides a job posting service for potential employers.[2]

History

James Washington Westervelt Sr. founded Westervelt College in 1885. In 1896, Westervelt assisted in founding the Business Educator’s Association of Canada.

The College expanded, moved and changed ownership several times before Donna and Allan Doerr purchased the College in 1991. In 1994, Westervelt College received the Community Service Award from the National Association of Career Colleges. In 1995, Dr. and Mrs. Doerr built a new, 4-storey, 40,000 square foot campus.

In 1999, Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association awarded Westervelt “Supplier of the Year” for supplying the best graduates for employment in the Hospitality Industry. In 2009, Westervelt College received the London Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Award.[3]

Westervelt celebrated 125 Years and over 48,000 graduates in 2010. In 2012, Don Thibert was appointed President and CEO.[4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Learning Guide: Westervelt College". Toronto Sun: Toronto Learning. Toronto Sun. Retrieved 26 August 2013. 
  2. ↑ "Information for Job Seekers". Westervelt College. Westervelt College. Retrieved 28 August 2013. 
  3. ↑ "London Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards". London Chamber of Commerce. London Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 26 August 2013. 
  4. ↑ "Westervelt College History". Westervelt College. Westervelt College. Retrieved 26 August 2013. 

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