Time Line Community College Development By renee rivers Period: Jan 1, 1850 to Apr 4, 1900 Community Colleges an Extension of High Schools Jan 1, 1901 1st Community College established in Joliet, Illinois Jan 1, 1920 Phoenix College Established In 1920 this metal shop started as Phoenix Jr. College at the Phoenix Union High School Campus. Period: Jan 1, 1920 to Jan 1, 1930 community college enrollments still low Period: Jan 1, 1930 to Apr 4, 1939 Great Depression Era Apr 4, 1930 Community Colleges begin job training programs Period: Apr 4, 1940 to Apr 4, 1950 Communkty Colleges increase job training Aug 30, 1960 Community College enrollments burgeon with Baby Boomers Apr 4, 1962 Phoenix College Men's Baseball National Champs Sep 8, 1980 Community College enrollments double since 1970
