New Web site offers Resources to Florida’s Returning GIs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Award-winning interactive design agency 3W Studios recently completed the Web site design and launch for Florida Boots to Books, unveiled by Governor Charlie Crist at a press conference this week at the Florida Capitol. Part of Florida’s GI Bill Program, Boots to Books is a statewide initiative led by the Board of Governors and its partners. It showcases the curriculums and services available to veterans under the new GI Bill, ensuring they have the resources available to pursue educational and career goals upon returning home to Florida.
3W Studios, a division of Kidd & Company, Inc., was selected to design the program’s Web site in an effort to create a seamless transition from the battlefield to the classroom. The user-friendly FLBootsToBooks.org offers up-to-date information on GI Bill details, application instructions, community colleges and public and private universities along with links to various veterans groups. 3W Studios also designed the program’s logo, which received a Silver ADDY award in March for excellence in advertising and high standards of creative communications.
“We are proud to be part of a project that recognizes service men and women,” said Jeremy Spinks, 3W Studios Director. “Our team cannot thank veterans enough. We wish this program the utmost success and hope the Web site continues to provide information that helps them reach their goals.”
During the press conference launch, Governor Crist thanked all partners involved in the program, which included 3W Studios and the following organizations:
- Board of Governors/State University System of Florida
- Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
- Student Veterans of America
- Collegiate Veterans Association
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Florida Community Colleges
- ICUF (Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida)
- Agency for Workforce Innovation
The Florida Boots to Books initiative will undoubtedly help our troops,” said Vice President of Kidd & Company, Inc., Tom Derzypolski, who attended college on the GI Bill. “As someone who benefitted directly from these resources, I know what a difference the support can make in the transition home.”
The GI Bill, which was signed into law in 2008, is expected to provide more than $62 billion in assistance nationwide beginning Aug. 1, 2009, according to the Governor’s Office. Veterans with three years of active service qualify for full benefits for up to 36 months, including tuition and fees, monthly housing allowance and $1,000 a year for books and supplies. Partial benefits are also available to qualifying veterans. Visit FLBootsToBooks.org to learn more about the program and its benefits.
About 3W Studios
3W Studios is an award-winning interactive design agency specializing in design, development and management for innovative companies and associations. Since its inception as the interactive division of Kidd & Company, Inc., now in its 30th year of business, 3W Studios has established itself as one of the most accomplished interactive design and development companies in Florida, with clients spanning 12 time zones. To learn more, call (850) 878-5433, or visit 3Wstudios.com.
