On ne peut pas choisir ce qu'on n'a jamais vu | Cory McCray | TEDxLargo

Le sénateur de l'État du Maryland Cory McCray retrace son parcours, de son entrée dans le système de justice juvénile à l'âge de 13 ans jusqu'à la découverte d'un apprentissage en électricité pendant son adolescence, une expérience qui, selon lui, a changé le cours de sa vie. Il s'appuie sur son livre, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life, pour montrer comment l'accès à des opportunités, le soutien d'une personne qui croit en vous et une voie alternative vers la réussite peuvent transformer une vie. Il représente le 45e district législatif de la ville de Baltimore.

• Entrée dans le système de justice juvénile à 13 ans
• Découverte d'un apprentissage en électricité à l'adolescence
• Importance de l'accès aux opportunités et du mentorat

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