Behind the scenes at HJM 🎥 We talked apprenticeships, real career paths, and why early exposure changes lives. It’s access. It’s equity. It’s a blueprint. Deep convo with Lisa & Barry—our young scholars deserve this Full interview drops soon. Tap in #ApprenticeshipCheatCode

They’re here. 📦 Three years of work — now I’m holding the advance copies of The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life. Baltimore’s story. Proof that skill, discipline, & opportunity can open doors you didn’t know existed Pre-order: amazon.com/dp/1636986897 #ApprenticeshipCheatCode

Proud to partner with Delegate Greg Wims, Dr. Carmen Johnson, CASH Campaign of MD & Comptroller Lierman on SB 295—removing unfair tax penalties for justice-involved Marylanders. A fresh start means safer, stronger communities. 🔗 afro.com/reducing-barri… #IntentionallyFocused

FROM STUDENT TO SENATOR. Full circle—from walking the halls at Fairmount-Harford Institute to returning as a Maryland State Senator for my #IAmCitySchools interview with Mike. Baltimore City Public Schools taught me to dream early. I was them—so I believe in their potential!

This book isn’t just mine—it’s ours, Baltimore. Still holding on to that moment when The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life first hit my hands. To my young people—it’s proof of what’s possible when you believe. Pre-order now: amazon.com/dp/1636986897 #ApprenticeshipCheatCode

Cory McCray Congratulations!

Proud to speak at the Closing Ceremony for Baltimore City students who spent their summer learning and growing. Their brilliance and determination show that hard work pays off—and our city’s future is bright. #BaltimoreExcellence #IntentionallyFocused

Shoutout to Tonaeya (CASH Campaign MD), Comptroller Lierman & Dr. Johnson—key partners in passing SB295: Maryland Fair Taxation for Justice-Involved Individuals Act. Together, we’re breaking barriers for returning citizens. Read my op-ed in The AFRO: tinyurl.com/yr579bv9

On this week’s Burn the Talking Points, Maryland State Senator and author Cory McCray gets real about his new book The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life, and why we can’t afford to be silent in Trump’s America. 🎧 Tune in AT mddems.org/pod 📘 Grab the book:

Stopped by Furley Rec to see Shantell, Kevin, and my young people in YSP. The building is beautiful—but the real investment is the joy and energy on our kids’ faces. When youth feel seen and supported, the whole community wins. #BaltimoreExcellence #IntentionallyFocused

Just wrapped a great convo on the Burn The Talking Points podcast—laughs, real talk, & why apprenticeships are the cheat code to the middle class 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=bBOGwN… Pre-order The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life: B&N: barnesandnoble.com/w/the-apprenti… #ApprenticeshipCheatCode

Yesterday’s Sneak A Peek was great! Thanks to everyone who came out and thanks to Cory McCray for helping us to get some hot dogs for the event! #VictoriesHappenonValleyStreet

Grateful for my first editorial review from Kirkus: “A candid, practical, and often inspiring guidebook.” 🙌🏾 Full review: kirkusreviews.com/author/cory-v-… Preorder The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life: bookshop.org/a/55774/978163… #ApprenticeshipCheatCode

Joined ALPHA INTUITION to talk about The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life—how an earn-while-you-learn path became my #ApprenticeshipCheatCode. We got into turning setbacks into stepping stones & why exposure matters. Watch: youtube.com/live/HbHR5zqRa…

20 years ago: $12/hr → $32/hr after 5 yrs. Today: $22.28/hr → $49.50/hr. That’s the power of apprenticeship. Parents, teachers, mentors—who needs to see this? 👇🏿 🎥 Full “Burn The Talking Points”: youtube.com/watch?v=bBOGwN… #ApprenticeshipCheatCode

Cities don’t change by accident—they change because people like Tia at Urban Reads make space & train hope. I listened, learned, and shared the blueprint. She’s got the room & reach—now it’s on us to show what community can do. Preorder 👇🏿 urbanreadsbookstore.com/product-page/t…

Baltimore — it’s official. Sept 29 I’ll be at the Enoch Pratt Free Library to talk about my debut, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life. A full-circle moment at one of our city’s historic stages. Tickets moving quick: calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/cory-mcc… Signed copies available.

I fight for public schools because I lived it—riding the bus, learning from under-resourced educators, and seeing how exposure changes lives. On Burn The Talking Points, we dug into why CTE + apprenticeships must be real pathways for every student. 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=bBOGwN…

Baltimore showed up. The Sept. 29 release event at Pratt Library is SOLD OUT. 🙌🏿 We’re already working with Coppin State to add a second event on Sept. 30—details soon. #ApprenticeshipCheatCode

“The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life” shows what’s possible when young people have real access to career-connected opportunities. Apprenticeship is both inspiration & a call to action. Preorder signed copies: theivybookshop.com/book/?ean=9781… #ApprenticeshipCheatCode