Episode 1: Maryland State Senator Cory McCray

About this episode

Maryland State Senator Cory McCray discusses how his apprenticeship with IBEW Local 24 changed his life and the importance of mentorship and access to union training.

In the premiere episode of Why Union , host Tyler Jeffries sits down with Maryland State Senator, union electrician, and author Cory McCray to discuss how an apprenticeship with IBEW Local 24 transformed his life. From his early struggles in Baltimore to his rise as a community leader and legislator, McCray shares how the “earn while you learn” model opened the door to stability, opportunity, and purpose. They dive into themes from McCray’s new book, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life , exploring how mentorship, gratitude, and access to union training can change the trajectory for countless young people. The conversation covers everything from breaking stereotypes around the trades to expanding apprenticeship access in Maryland and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Tyler Jeffries

Guest: Cory McCray

Topics covered

• apprenticeship
• union training
• mentorship
• community leadership

Keywords

• IBEW Local 24
• The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life
• trades
• apprenticeship access

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life

Books & works: Why Union, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life

Places: Maryland, Baltimore, California

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