Carlton Football Club and La Trobe University are working together to provide opportunities for our students. With a range of diplomas and placements on offer at the Carlton College of Sport, students get an amazing head start to their career. Casey McGuire investigates the relationship between the two organisations.
Credits:
Producer: Nick Krikas
Presenter: Casey McGuire
Editor: Luca Toscano
Script Writer: Ruby Cleve
Researcher: Declan Howard
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