From cap and gown to career: Local grads land jobs right out of high school

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- This is the time of year when so many celebrate the end of one chapter and the impending start of another.

With graduation season in full swing, one group of local high school graduates is getting national attention for the journey they've chosen to walk.

Instead of college, they're all heading off to lucrative careers. All 24 students in this unique program are starting the summer with job offers in hand.

Photojournalist Todd Haas has the story from Father Judge.