No puedes elegir lo que nunca has visto | Cory McCray | TEDxLargo

El senador estatal de Maryland Cory McCray relata su camino desde que entró en el sistema de justicia juvenil a los 13 años hasta encontrar un aprendizaje de electricidad en su adolescencia, una experiencia que, según dice, cambió el rumbo de su vida. Basándose en su libro The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life, analiza cómo el acceso a oportunidades, el apoyo de alguien que cree en ti y una vía alternativa al éxito pueden transformar la vida de un joven. Representa al distrito legislativo 45 de la ciudad de Baltimore.

• Entrada en el sistema de justicia juvenil a los 13 años
• Descubrimiento de un aprendizaje de electricidad en la adolescencia
• La importancia de las oportunidades y la tutoría

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf In You Can't Choose What You've Never Seen, Maryland State Senator Cory McCray shares his remarkable journey from entering the juvenile justice system at age 13 to discovering an electrical apprenticeship as a teenager that changed the course of his life. Drawing from his book, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life, McCray reveals how exposure to opportunity, the power of someone believing in you, and an alternative path to success can transform a life. His message challenges us to rethink how we prepare young people for the future: Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't. Sometimes, all it takes is showing someone a door they never knew existed. Cory McCray is a Maryland State Senator representing Baltimore Cityʼs 45th Legislative District. A Baltimore native who began his career as an electrical apprentice and became a journeyman electrician, he brings a working-class perspective to public service. His experiences shape his advocacy for workforce development, education, and economic mobility. He is also the author of "The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life," highlighting apprenticeship as a powerful pathway to opportunity and success. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx