Preparing the next generation of microelectronics workforce
Lafayette, Indiana is emerging as a key hub for semiconductor manufacturing, creating new career opportunities across the region. Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette is leading workforce development efforts to prepare students for these high-demand, high-tech careers.
Through the Semiconductor Certificate and the Electronics and Computer Technology degree, students gain hands-on training in semiconductor fabrication, cleanroom environments, and advanced electronics systems. These programs are designed to meet industry needs while equipping graduates with versatile skills for careers in semiconductor manufacturing and the broader electronics and technology sectors.
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Program Chair – Electronics & Computer Technology
Assistant Professor – Electronics & Computer Technology
Build job-ready skills in semiconductor fabrication and advanced electronics.
Ivy Tech Lafayette is home to a developing cleanroom lab where students gain hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, packaging, and assembly. As part of the Semiconductor Certificate and related technology programs, students train in a controlled, industry-standard environment designed to mirror real-world semiconductor manufacturing settings.
The cleanroom features equipment and processes commonly used in semiconductor research and production, providing students with practical skills that translate directly to careers in microchip manufacturing and advanced electronics.
Semiconductors at Ivy Tech Video Playlist
Hear directly from Ivy Tech faculty and leaders about how the College is preparing students for careers in Indiana’s growing semiconductor and microelectronics field.
This playlist introduces what semiconductors are, why they matter, and—most importantly—how Ivy Tech is building accessible, hands-on pathways that connect students to high-demand careers.
Learn about the value of this education, the opportunities it creates, and how you can get started. Whether you're exploring your next step or looking to understand how education is supporting this emerging industry, these videos offer a clear, local perspective.
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Ivy Tech Lafayette Admissions
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Jonathan Mohn
Program Chair and Assistant Professor, Electronics & Computer Technology
JMohn1@ivytech.edu
463-403-5548