Sharon Militello • July 7, 2026

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop Joins RCPA Member Achieva as Employer Partner, Actively Seeking New Participants

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Sharon Militello

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July 7, 2026

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Press Release from RCPA Member Achieva: Published July 6, 2026

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Pittsburgh, PA - Achieva today announced that Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop has signed on as a new employer partner in Achieva’s Integrated Vocational Engagement and Support Team (InVEST) Project - proving that working in a candy shop isn’t just a childhood dream; it can be a meaningful career path.


The InVEST Project is funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and supports people with disabilities in obtaining meaningful jobs in community settings while earning competitive wages.

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