In 1936 , there were plans to open junior colleges -- now known as community colleges -- in Atlantic City , Camden , and Trenton , New Jersey .
This did not come to fruition due to lack of state funding .
In 1936 , there were plans to open junior colleges -- now known as community colleges -- in Atlantic City , Camden , and Trenton , New Jersey , but this did not come to fruition due to lack of state funding .