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Tech Rudder Products

The Tech Rudder team has delivered several award-winning solutions and processes for the State of Michigan, particularly for the Michigan Department of Education. Tech Rudder is an organization with a visionary outlook, fueled by unbridled motivation and a strong sense of social responsibility.

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CNP Count App

Counting and claiming meals was never easier!

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Michigan Farm Guide

Your ultimate guide to Michigan farms!

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Michigan Nutrition Data System

Streamlining the Child Nutrition Program claiming process!

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Rudder Education and Learning Mangement System

Manage, deliver, and track educational content and training programs!

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CNP Count Application

A successful solution from a team effort.

Created in a collaborative effort with the superior developers from UpSmart Solutions, the CNP Count Application brought to the state of Michigan a much-needed solution for their day-to-day meal counting activities in the Child Nutrition Programs.

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Michigan Farm Guide

A successful solution from a team effort.

The Office of Health and Nutrition Services (OHNS) at the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is responsible for administering the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms (10 Cents) program, Michigan’s local food investment program that provides schools, early childhood education centers, and other organizations participating in USDA Child Nutrition programs with match incentive funding to purchase and serve Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, and dry beans. The goal of the 10 Cents is to improve daily nutrition and eating habits for Michigan’s children and to invest in Michigan’s agriculture and related local food business economy.

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Michigan Nutrition Data System

A successful solution from a team effort.

The Michigan Nutrition Data (MiND) system is a web-based platform. Its primary purpose is to integrate various subsystems that support the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs in Michigan. This includes managing claims and reimbursements for programs like the School Nutrition Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program, as well as handling allocation and payment systems for others such as the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.

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Rudder Education and Learning Management System

A Learning Management Solution

REALMS is a software application designed to manage, deliver, and track educational content and training programs. It is a centralized online hub where users (State Agency Users, Sponsor Users, End Users, etc.) can access courses, complete assignments, take quizzes, and monitor their progress. ​For administrators, an LMS simplifies tasks like uploading learning materials, enrolling users, automating assignments, and generating reports on learning outcomes. 

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