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First Community College in the Nation
Joliet Community Collge in Illinois opened in 1901 ... the begining of the community college! -
Great Depression Job Training
During the 1930-1940's community colleges began to offer job training to aid in the widespread unemployment -
Baby Boomers enter College seen!
With this came a huge influx of community college enrollement, over the next decade many new community colleges will be built. -
Phoenix Junior College Opens
Prior to this date Phoenix College was a part of Union High School. Maricopa Community College began operating as an extension of Phoenix College -
Maricopa Tech Opens
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Changed to Community College
AZ legislature amended "junior colleges" to Community Colleges. -
Maricopa Skills Center Recognized
National Recognized as one of the top 5 skills centers! -
Tution is now $5/ credit
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25th Anniversary of MCCCD
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Vocational Training is encouraged
In 1988 community colleges were encouraged to increase vocational training in partnerships with employers. -
1st Home Based Learning Opportunity
In correlation with apple computer! -
Happy 75th Birthday Phoenix College
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Phoenix College and ASU Partner in Science program
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Brand new School of Nursing Building Opens
Phoenix College steps up in technology and opens a beautiful brandnew school of nursing building to include a state of the art simulation hospital. -
District Colleges recieve accreditation
Phoenix College, Glendale Community College and Mesa Community College all receive accreditation from North Central Association -
District Foundation is formed
Maricopa Community College Foundation is created to help in getting more assistance from the public adn private sector.
