Youth Build Philadelphia charter school

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A group of students who decided to turn their lives around were rewarded for their hard work in North Philadelphia.

More than 100 students of the Youth Build Philadelphia charter school earned their high school diplomas.

Friday was their graduation day.

These men and women were all high school drop outs.

Through this program, they've undergone rigorous academics, vocational training and community service.