Show Notes
Adventures in Careerland - S8 E1 - Andre Poirier
To begin season eight, Andre expresses how he felt "lost at sea" in his high school life before finding a harbour in a broadcast media program that continually tests his mettle, skills, and teamwork abilities.
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