Scottsdale Community College By berniefritts Sep 1, 1901 Joliet Community College in Illinois—the Nation’s first junior college—added a fifth and sixth year of courses to a high school curriculum Jan 1, 1920 In the 1920s, enrollments were low, and the few community collegesin existence offered general liberal arts programs. Jan 1, 1930 In the 1930s community colleges began to provide job training programs as a way to ease widespread unemployment. Jan 1, 1960 In the 60s, baby boomers began reaching college age, and the number of community colleges and enrollments soared. Sep 1, 1969 Scottsdale Community College opened in the fall of 1969 Jan 1, 1970 In the 70s, community colleges become a major part of the American educational system Sep 1, 1970 Artie the Artichoke was born in the early 70s Sep 1, 1970 Moved to current location with 948 students.