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