NAPLES, FL (April 15, 2025) — Writing.io, a leading platform for AI education and upskilling based in Naples, Florida, today announced a $2 million commitment in AI training, platform access, and support for residents of Collier, Lee, and Charlotte Counties. The commitment provides complimentary access to Writing.io's AI Course & Certification program for 10,000 residents across Southwest Florida.

The initiative follows the open letter by Writing.io's Founder & CEO pledging to accelerate local education, upskilling, and technology adoption in the Naples and broader Southwest Florida region. By offering free enrollment in its beginner-friendly AI Certification program, Writing.io aims to equip professionals and aspiring learners with essential skills in artificial intelligence, empowering local businesses, startups, and individuals to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

"Our pledge to Southwest Florida goes beyond words — we want to provide real opportunities for our community to learn and benefit significantly from artificial intelligence," said Kevin Fleming, Founder & CEO of Writing.io. "We're seeing tremendous interest in our AI education programs nationally and internationally, and we are committed to making sure our home region is among the first to benefit."

Program Highlights

  • $2 Million Commitment: 10,000 complimentary registrations (valued at $200 each) in Writing.io's Core AI Course & Certification Program for 2025.
  • Prioritizing Startups, Small Business, and Nonprofits: 3,000 registrations reserved for startups and small businesses (10 employees or fewer), and local nonprofit organizations.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Beginner-friendly modules taught by Certified Education Professionals, featuring live demos and interactive AI tools.
  • Award-Winning Approach: Selected as a Teachable.com Staff Pick, Writing.io's course has been recognized as an outstanding resource for professionals and novices alike.
  • Real-World Experience: Courses are developed by technology professionals with thousands of hours of hands-on experience in leading AI models.
  • Secure AI Tools: Learners gain student access to Writing.io's powerful, secure AI platform — complete with AI chat, AI-assisted writing tools, and access to the latest AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic.

Fulfilling Our Pledge to Southwest Florida

The $2 million educational commitment is the latest step in Writing.io's ongoing pledge to Southwest Florida. In January 2025, Writing.io helped launch the Sunshine Summit, an event that brought together hundreds of local business owners, entrepreneurs, startups, and nonprofits across the region. Plans are underway to launch a dedicated page tracking Writing.io's community investments and partnerships with local organizations, reflecting the company's commitment to transparency.

For more information or to apply for the complimentary AI Course & Certification, visit writing.io/swfl, enroll now, or contact the team at hello@writing.io.

About Writing.io

Writing.io is an AI-powered platform that gives individuals, teams, and organizations secure access to the latest AI models from a single interface. With built-in support for OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and xAI Grok, Writing.io combines multi-model AI chat, professional certifications, and a growing library of thousands of AI-powered tasks and automations. The platform serves professionals across industries including education, government, healthcare, and enterprise. Writing.io is headquartered in Naples, Florida. To learn more, visit writing.io.

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