In his debut book, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life, Cory V. McCray blends his personal journey — from the streets of Baltimore to journeyman electrician to the Maryland Senate.

How do we create real pathways to opportunity? In his debut book, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life, Maryland Senator Cory V. McCray blends his personal journey — from the streets of Baltimore to journeyman electrician to the Maryland Senate — with a practical guide on how mentorship, skilled trades, and second chances can change lives. This program will share lessons learned, strategies for opening doors, and a candid conversation on turning grit into opportunity. The session will include a discussion, audience Q&A, and reflections on how communities can build stronger pathways for the next generation. 

Mr. Cory McCray will be signing his autobiography, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life. The book will be available at the event for purchase from Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc. (FOLMC) or by visiting www.bookshop.org/shop/folmc

Registration required.

Questions about this program? Contact the Rockville Memorial Library at 240-777-0140.

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If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

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People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.