Mr. Hughes is the Sales & Service Instructor here at CVCC and has been a teacher here at CVCC for more than nine years. In each of his classes, Mr. Hughes uses direct instruction and real-life experiences to provide students with the skills they need to pursue a successful career in the sales and services industry. Below is a brief program description for Mr. Hughes' courses.

This is a two-year marketing education program designed to provide students with disabilities with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for a successful transition to a service occupation.  During the first year students learn skills related to human relations, basic economics and basic employability skills.  During the second year, students learn skills related to four general areas: promotion, selling, distribution, computer operations and hospitality services.  In both years the competencies needed to make the transition to work or to regular career-technical training are also addressed.  Students receive practical application work experiences both in-house at CVCC and at community-based training sites at area businesses.  Placement in the program is through the IEP process.