CompTIA A+ SMEs needed!

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Ladies and Gentlemen I present you with another SME email.
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]PC Repair/Troubleshooting Experts needed for New A+ Exam Workshop
CompTIA is looking for IT professionals who have extensive experience in the field of PC troubleshooting, repair and support to be involved in updating our CompTIA A+ certification exam.
During this "Job Task Analysis" exam development workshop, the first of three workshops, subject matter experts (SMEs) will help determine the exam's target audience, outline main competencies and objectives to be covered in the test, and weight different topics.
SMEs will validate the skills and knowledge required to be a successful PC technician. IT professionals with a strong technical background, at least two years current experience in troubleshooting Microsoft Windows operating systems and PC hardware, including motherboard components, and who are CompTIA A+ certified are preferred. Android and Apple iOS operating system experience will also be helpful. Assistance from subject matter experts is crucial to providing an industry relevant exam.
SMEs receive a $300 a day stipend for the 5-day workshop, as well as provided meals during the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. working days. Travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of each subject matter expert (although CompTIA has recommendations for nearby accommodations with reasonable rates). Recognition for SMEs includes a listing on the CompTIA website pending full participation in the program. And, you'll have the personal satisfaction of knowing that you are helping others who come behind you.
When: August 15-19, 2011
Where: CompTIA Headquarters, Downers Grove, IL. Downers Grove is a western suburb of Chicago accessible by O'Hare and Midway airports.
Only professionals currently working in the PC repair and support field should apply. Although CompTIA appreciates interest from the training community, applications from trainers, authors, or individuals who may profit or materially benefit from knowledge of the CompTIA A+ credential content are not eligible to participate. If you have questions about the application process, email [email protected].
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Comments
Barely. Depending where you are in the US, you may even run in the negative. That doesn't even account for the missed time at work.
Disappointing CompTIA would extend that offer without covering travel.
All of the upcoming SME oppurtunities are listed on the exam development site (Link)
In order to get a variety of experience, they bring new people in for each phase (JTA, Item Writing, Item Review, & the Cut Score).
Just grabbed these rates.... (coming in Sunday evening, leaving Friday afternoon)
Air - $350 (this is from the east coast - I'm not sure if they have identified individuals yet, but every day they hold off on letting people know, the higher air will get)
Hotel - $650
Taxi - $100 (using either Midway or O'Hare, it's about 20 miles to the building)
Food - $180 ($30 per day)
Total: $1280
Left over: $220
Again, this doesn't include time missed from work.
One thing I noticed was that a lot of the names on the cc list were the same as the ones already on the CompTIA SME list.
Cab - $60 +tip
I'm not sure about their new office, but their old place was only $30 town car ride from Midway.
Food - $80 ($20 for each of the 4 dinners)
The Hyatt (closest to their old place) offered free breakfast. Comptia offered free lunches everyday, and the at least two free dinners.
I checked could catch a flight for $266, not sure about the pricing on the new hotel.