Cory McCray

(1/4) For the past 2 ½ years, I’ve been pouring my heart and soul into a project that’s deeply personal—a guidebook on apprenticeships, designed to unlock the cheat code for those growing up with similar lived experiences as mine.

Just wrapped a powerful convo on the Apprenticeship 2.0 podcast — from the job site to the State Senate, undervalued pathways, and prepping for interviews. 🎧 Listen: apprenticeship2dot0.libsyn.com/the-apprentice… 📘 Preorder The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life: 🔗 amazon.com/dp/1636986897

I believe in our young people — that’s why I show up. Joined the Green Cadets as they gain real-world landscaping skills and build brighter futures. Shared my path from apprentice to State Senator with one message: your past doesn’t define you. Grateful to Maurice Good & DJS.

I believe in our young people — that’s why I show up. Joined the Green Cadets as they gain real-world landscaping skills and build brighter futures. Shared my path from apprentice to State Senator with one message: your past doesn’t define you. Grateful to Maurice Good & DJS.

Baltimore’s own @TheIvyBookshop is making it happen: every pre-order of The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life through their site ships signed — nationwide. This is how we move a blueprint, block to block. Order by Sept 30: 🔗 theivybookshop.com/book/?ean=9781… #ApprenticeshipCheatCode

I still remember winning the Race to Readsummer contest at the Pratt Library as an elementary school kid — never imagining that one day, I’d be back at that same library speaking on a book I wrote. Join me at the Pratt Library: 🔗 calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/cory-mcc…

“When we invest in skills, we build power.” – Liz Shuler This book is about opening doors and reminding young people: you belong. You’re not in this alone. Pre-order The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life: 🔗 Snug: bookshop.org/a/55774/978163… 🔗 Ivy: theivybookshop.com/book/?ean=9781…

Just had a great convo with Katie from @SnugBooksBmore on how authors can truly support indie bookstores — the do’s, the don’ts, & why it matters If you believe in local biz and big impact, here’s your move: Preorder from Snug: bookshop.org/a/55774/978163… #ApprenticeshipCheatCode

Spoke with a powerful group of young leaders through the @NatlAquarium’s LEAF Fellowship — students from Baltimore City learning about environmental justice & sustainability. Proud to support programs that build purpose Learn more: aqua.org/education/prog… #BaltimoreExcellence

Spoke with a powerful group of young leaders through the @NatlAquarium’s LEAF Fellowship — students from Baltimore City learning about environmental justice & sustainability Proud to support programs that build purpose Learn more: aqua.org/education/prog… #BaltimoreExcellence

Grateful to build with the youth in Council President @Zeke_Cohen office — talking policy, government, and why it matters to sit at the table. When young people understand the system, they’re ready to change it. #BaltimoreExcellence #IntentionallyFocused

What I admire about @SenatorMcCray is his passion of sharing the stories of those in background. He is real. Check out his new book “The Apprenticeship that Saved My Life” on sale for preorder now: amazon.com/dp/1636986897?…

Just sat down with Joe on the Apprenticeship 2.0 podcast to talk about my journey, why apprenticeships are overlooked, and how we prepare the next generation. 🎧 Listen: apprenticeship2dot0.libsyn.com/the-apprentice… 📘 Preorder The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life: 🔹 amazon.com/dp/1636986897

#1 New Release in TWO categories — 📘 Teacher & Student Mentoring 📘 Vocational Education This book is rooted in access, opportunity, and belief. My apprenticeship changed my life — and my family’s future. Let’s shift the conversation. Preorder now: 🔗 amazon.com/dp/1636986897

Still reflecting on the powerful moment sitting down with World Champ Destiny Day Owens. Born and raised in 21215, she’s showing the world what Baltimore grit and greatness look like. Let’s keep lifting her up. #Zone15 #BaltimoreExcellence #IntentionallyFocused

The pitch. The moment. The memories. Grateful to share this one with my boys. #BaltimoreExcellence #IntentionallyFocused

Grateful to join @BMore_Healthy’s Policy Learning Collaborative to talk with community members about engaging in the policymaking process. Policy shaped by the people it impacts—that’s how we build better systems. #IntentionallyFocused #BaltimoreExcellence

Everybody wants a winning team. So be a student of your craft — and commit I wrote The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life to lay out the fundamentals — mindset, tools, and blueprint for success If you believe in exposure and access, this book is for you. amazon.com/dp/1636986897

“It’s not how you start — it’s how you finish.” The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life is a blueprint for those searching for direction and those guiding the way. 📚 Preorder now: amazon.com/dp/1636986897 #ApprenticeshipCheatCode

ICYMI: Before Spring Break, City Schools police and Digital Harbor’s barbering program teamed up to give free haircuts to elementary and middle school students across the city.

Wrapped up scholarship interviews with community leaders, lifting up the next generation. Grateful to partner with Del. Jackie Addison to make sure our scholars feel seen and supported. This is how we build with intention. #BaltimoreExcellence #IntentionallyFocused