Mind Matters Career Institute provides workforce training development and career pathway programs in Jackson, TN and West Tennessee, delivering credential-based education, licensing preparation, and job-ready skills aligned with employer and district workforce needs, led by Deswick Bonds Jr
In this role, Bonds ensures that MMCI’s programs comply with licensing requirements, credential standards, and workforce readiness expectations, particularly in regulated and service-driven professions such as real estate licensing. His leadership is both operational and institutional, directly overseeing how training pathways are structured, delivered, and aligned with current workforce demand.

Deswick Bonds Jr., Founder of MMCI and Tennessee Workforce Leader
Serving school districts, employers, and workforce partners, Mind Matters Career Institute builds talent pipelines through licensing preparation, workforce readiness training, and employer-aligned career pathways across West Tennessee.
Under Bonds’ leadership, MMCI prioritizes career pathway programs that ensure credential attainment and professional readiness are essential for entry and advancement. The selection of program areas is based on regional labor market demand, regulatory structure, and long-term career viability.
Current workforce training focus areas include:
- Real Estate Licensing Preparation
- Life and Health Insurance Licensing Preparation
- Barbering Education through partner academies
- Workforce Readiness and Professional Skills Training
This focus supports both individuals seeking career access and employers looking for qualified, prepared candidates.
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