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Phillip Jennings, CTE-Information Technology and Architecture & Engineering Design Teacher at Cherokee High School was a recent recipient of a $1,500 Fortinet Grant.

This grant was provided by the Educational Foundation AFCEA International.

The AFCEA Foundation provides incentives, opportunities and assistance to students and teachers engaged in the science technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines.

Jennings plans to purchase handheld programmable consoles.

These consoles will be used as part of the student coding practicum and aid the teacher in introducing this career path.

“The technology field is a rapidly growing field and having these consoles helps our students become more comfortable and competitive in the job market,” Jennings said. “These consoles will also provide students with the opportunity to share their ideas and creations with others, making their learning more impactful and meaningful.”