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Disrupting Tech Career Paths: Robyn Mussler Redefines Education Through Real-World Innovation

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In a world where nearly eight out of 10 graduates feel unprepared for life after high school, new technology presents an unprecedented opportunity to bridge this gap. Robyn Mussler, founder of Connect-IT 360, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to youth empowerment through tech education, shares how her organization is reshaping the landscape of traditional learning. Join Karla Jo Helms on the Disruption Interruption podcast to explore this revolution in critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.

TAMPA BAY, Fla., June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Career and technology education, engaging 8.3 million high school students in 2020-2021, enhances graduation rates, prepares students for careers and technical degrees, and integrates hands-on training and practical academic applications to promote school attendance and active learning, reflecting its role as a crucial educational reform tool. (1) Karla Jo Helms (KJ), host of the Disruption Interruption podcast, and Robyn Mussler, a dynamic leader with over three decades of experience in software solutions and global business optimization, engage in a hopeful conversation on her inspiration and vision for Connect-IT 360.

“Kids are often taught in a yes-no checklist manner, which doesn’t reflect the complexities of real-world problem-solving. Our goal is to encourage them to be creators,” Mussler explains.

Mussler founded Connect-IT 360 to enhance traditional education by nurturing critical thinking and creativity among students, driven by her personal experiences and inspired by her sister Susie. Her insights are particularly revealing in a context where more and more young people feel like the traditional educational system is failing them. According to a survey from 2023, 56% of adults believe a 4-year college is not worth the cost. (2) A previous version of the same report revealed that 75% of graduates feel unprepared for life after high school. (3)

Mussler’s approach stems from her recognition of the limitations of current educational systems. “Kids are often taught in a yes-no checklist manner, which doesn’t reflect the complexities of real-world problem-solving,” she explains. “Our goal is to encourage them to be creators, exploring and discussing their findings, and understanding the broader impact of their actions on life and community.”

Empowering Students Through Human-Centered Design and Real-World Innovation
Connect IT 360’s flagship program, Next Gen Tech 360, emphasizes a human-centered design approach to empower students to create products with genuine customer value and improved user experience. According to Musler, the program also cultivates essential teamwork and perspective-taking skills vital for success in today’s professional landscape.

Reflecting on the program’s origins, Musler acknowledged the gap between traditional education and industry demands. This recognition spurred the creation of a robust training curriculum that integrates real-world challenges with technical skills development, mirroring the format of competitive pitch events like “tech shark tanks.”

The program’s impact goes beyond technical skills. “The transformation for the kids is magical. They realize they can do it. If something doesn’t work out, they try again in a different way,” Musler said.

Next Gen Tech 360 Expansion
Next Gen Tech 360 plans to expand its impact with the launch of Innovate 360, a year-round boot camp that introduces middle and high school students to the concept of ideation. This initiative will precede a revamped cohort program, featuring smaller, more frequent sessions to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Mussler outlines ambitious plans to scale Innovate 360 nationally. “Curiosity is the fundamental ingredient for disruptive innovation,” Mussler states. “Understanding how things work and how people interpret them is key to driving meaningful change.”

Links:
Disrupting Tech Leaders of Tomorrow with Robyn Mussler: https://omny.fm/shows/disruption-interruption/disrupting-tech-leaders-of-tomorrow-with-robyn-mus
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmussler/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rockinrobyn018?lang=en
Company Website: https://connectit360.org/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectit360/

Disruption Interruption is the podcast where you will hear from today’s biggest Industry Disruptors. Learn what motivated them to bring about innovation and how they overcame opposition to adoption.

Disruption Interruption can be listened to in Apple’s App Store and Spotify.

About Disruption InterruptionTM:
Disruption is happening on an unprecedented scale, impacting all manner of industries— MedTech, Finance, IT, eCommerce, shipping, logistics, and more—and COVID has moved their timelines up a full decade or more. But WHO are these disruptors and when did they say, “THAT’S IT! I’VE HAD IT!”? Time to Disrupt and Interrupt with host Karla Jo “KJ” Helms, veteran communications disruptor. KJ interviews badasses who are disrupting their industries and altering economic networks that have become antiquated with an establishment resistant to progress. She delves into uncovering secrets from industry rebels and quiet revolutionaries that uncover common traits—and not-so-common—that are changing our economic markets… and lives. Visit the world’s key pioneers that persist to success, despite arrows in their backs at http://www.disruption-interruption.com.

About Robyn Mussler
Robyn Mussler is the Principal Consultant and CEO of Resolution Management Inc., an IT and Business Consulting firm, and the Founder of Connect IT 360, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching youth essential life skills. Inspired by her sister Susie, who had Down Syndrome, Robyn founded Connect IT 360 with the mission to create opportunities for a brighter future for everyone. Robyn is also the author and chair of the award-winning Next Generation Tech (NGT) program. Her career, which spans 30 years, has established her as an innovative leader in IT, specializing in building software solutions and streamlining business operations globally. Her clientele ranges from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, reflecting her versatility and expertise. Recently, Robyn expanded her NGT program through her non-profit to reach communities nationwide, aiming to nurture the next generation of creators and leaders. She holds a BS in Management Information Systems, an MBA, and certifications in ITIL and Six Sigma. Additionally, Robyn has lived and studied in South America and Europe, enriching her global perspective and approach to business and technology.

About Karla Jo Helms
Karla Jo Helms is the Chief Evangelist and Anti-PR® Strategist for JOTO PR Disruptors™. Karla Jo learned firsthand how unforgiving business can be when millions of dollars are on the line — and how the control of public opinion often determines whether one company is happily chosen, or another is brutally rejected. Being an alumnus of crisis management, Karla Jo has worked with litigation attorneys, private investigators, and the media to help restore companies of goodwill into the good graces of public opinion — Karla Jo operates on the ethic of getting it right the first time, not relying on second chances and doing what it takes to excel. Helms speaks globally on public relations, how the PR industry itself has lost its way, and how, in the right hands, corporations can harness the power of Anti-PR to drive markets and impact market perception.

References
1. Rix, Kate. “The Benefits of Career and Technical Education Programs for High Schoolers | K-12 Schools | U.S. News.” U.S. News and World Report, 27 Dec. 2022, usnews.com/education/k12/articles/the-benefits-of-career-and-technical-education-programs-for-high-schoolers.
2. Education at a Crossroads – 2023 POST-GRADUATION READINESS REPORT. Sept. 2023, resources.youscience.com/rs/806-BFU-539/images/2023_PostGraduationReadinessReport_PartOne.pdf.
3. Hornbuckle, Molly. “Post-Graduation Readiness Report – How Prepared Are High School Graduates for Their next Step?” YouScience, 28 Nov. 2022, youscience.com/post-graduation-readiness-report/.

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Brightstar Lottery Receives Highest MSCI ESG Rating of AAA

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LONDON, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) (“Brightstar”) announced that it received the highest MSCI ESG rating of AAA. This rating exemplifies Brightstar’s commitment to global sustainability leadership in managing ESG-related risks and opportunities. Brightstar received a perfect score for carbon emissions and high scores in the product safety and quality category.

“Receiving the MSCI AAA ESG rating in Brightstar’s first year as a pure-play lottery company highlights our commitment to making sustainability practices a priority throughout our business,” said Wendy Montgomery, Brightstar SVP, Branding, Communications and Sustainability. “This rating from MSCI serves as motivation to continue our work building a sustainable future where our people, our partners, and our planet can thrive.”

MSCI ESG Ratings measure a company’s resilience to long-term, industry-specific sustainability risks using a rules-based methodology. MSCI analysts research and rate companies on a ‘AAA’ (leader) to ‘CCC’ (laggard) scale based on their exposure to and management of these risks relative to peers.

MSCI Sustainability and Climate products and services are provided by MSCI Solutions LLC and certain related entities, and are designed to provide in-depth research, ratings and analysis of environmental, social and governance related business practices to companies worldwide. ESG ratings, data and analysis from MSCI Sustainability and Climate are also used in the construction of MSCI Indexes.

Brightstar received its MSCI ESG rating on March 23, 2026.

About Brightstar Lottery PLC
Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) is a global leader in lottery focused on innovation and forward-thinking strategies and solutions, building on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, entertain players and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar serves nearly 90 lottery customers and their players on six continents. It is the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lottery jurisdictions in the U.S. and eight of the world’s 10 largest lotteries. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com or follow along on LinkedIn.

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CNFinance Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2025

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GUANGZHOU, China, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CNFinance Holdings Limited (NYSE: CNF) (“CNFinance” or the “Company”), a leading home equity loan service provider in China, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 30, 2026.

The annual report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.cashchina.cn as well as the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov

The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company’s IR Department at ir@cashchina.cn

About CNFinance Holdings Limited

CNFinance Holdings Limited (NYSE: CNF) (“CNFinance” or the “Company”) is a leading home equity loan service provider in China. CNFinance, through its operating subsidiaries in China, conducts business by connecting demands and supplies through collaborating with sales partners and trust companies under the trust lending model, and sales partners, local channel partners and commercial banks under the commercial bank partnership model. Sales partners and local channel partners are responsible for recommending micro- and small-enterprise (“MSE”) owners with financing needs to the Company and the Company introduces eligible borrowers to licensed financial institutions with sufficient funding sources including trust companies and commercial banks who will then conduct their own risk assessments and make credit decisions. The Company’s primary target borrower segment is MSE owners who own real properties in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities and other major cities in China. The Company’s risk mitigation mechanism is embedded in the design of its loan products, supported by an integrated online and offline process focusing on risks of both borrowers and collateral and further enhanced by effective post-loan management procedures.

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Abram’s Kaizen Program Announces 10-Year Milestone in Online Health Coaching

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LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Abram’s Kaizen Program, an online health coaching program for women aged 35 and older, today announced that it has served more than 6,000 clients since its founding in 2014 and currently supports approximately 1,000 active members.

The program was founded by Abram Anderson, a nutritionist, published author and public speaker who developed the company’s methodology after investing, by his account, more than $200,000 in direct mentorship from practitioners in behaviour change, gut health and women’s hormonal health. Abram’s Kaizen Program focuses on women navigating perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause — a demographic the company says is often overlooked by mainstream weight management programs.

“A lot of women in this age group come to us after trying multiple approaches that didn’t produce the results they were looking for,” said Abram Anderson, Founder of Abram’s Kaizen Program. “Our program offers a different framework. Whether it’s the right fit depends on the individual, but the demand we’ve seen over the past decade tells us there’s a gap in the market.”

Abram’s Kaizen Program uses what the company calls a “Data-Driven Decision” methodology — an approach adapted from the Japanese manufacturing principle of kaizen, or continuous improvement. Rather than prescribing standardised meal plans, clients are guided to track how their bodies respond to specific foods. Monitoring energy levels, digestive patterns and weight fluctuations and use that information to make individualised dietary adjustments.

The program places emphasis on gut microbiome health and hormonal balance, which the company considers relevant factors in weight management for its target demographic. Research published in Frontiers in Nutrition has explored the relationship between gut microbiota composition and metabolic health, including the role of low-grade inflammation.

Program members receive access to a custom mobile application, a support chat with responses guaranteed within 24 hours, optional access to over 20 live coaching calls per week with nutritionists, a year-long curriculum, and an AI coaching assistant. “The goal is for clients to build habits they can sustain on their own,” said Abram Anderson. “We want people to eventually graduate from the program, not stay in it indefinitely.”

About Abram’s Kaizen Program

Abram’s Kaizen Program is an online health coaching program for women aged 35 and older. Founded in 2014 by nutritionist and published author Abram Anderson, the program uses a personalised, data-informed approach with a focus on gut health and hormonal balance. The program has served more than 6,000 clients and currently supports approximately 1,000 active members. For more information, visit abramskmtp.com

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