I officially got contacted by CTI tonight. Apparently Jim came through. I know several people involved with CTI trainers and classroom authors so I figured I would be OK. They were interested in me doing a thermography class, since I brought it to Jim's attention. They want a 4 hour class written (most are 8 hour classes, but in my discussions with the big guy I told him that thermography, in our industry, is really still in it's infancy and suggested a smaller class, which he took to readily) with 4-8 case studies included. I have been given until March 27th. During this time I also have to attend training for new teachers with CTI. I must also pass some CTI certifications and submit all necessary tax information. I'm honestly almost sick to my stomach. This is really something I have wanted for a long time. I have no desire to be a business owner within my industry, and to me the pinnacle is a professional working tech who is a trainer with a recommendation from one of the very best technicians in the world. I have just achieved that, with a bonus on the first count that I am a foreman at the shop I work at, additionally I have been asked to author a new class on a new technology within our industry! Jim is, honestly, a top .5%er. He is an absolutely brilliant tech, and the fact that he did this for me is a HUGE honor.