2027 PPG Primers Internship

2027 PPG Primers Internship

PPG is a global team of innovators achievers and partners united by the single belief that our paints coatings and specialty materials enrich lives. Together we protect and beautify the world. Celebrating more than 140 years of innovation and color leadership means protecting and beautifying the world has always gone hand in hand with our commitment to sustainable innovation advancing our industry for the better with each passing year.

PPG Primers Internship Program is crafted with the goals of developing key skills supporting PPGs future initiatives. Named a top 100 Internship Program in the US Primers gives participants the opportunity to assume responsibilities and gain real-world work experience.

Primer Internships are:

• full-time (40 hours/week) paid and run for 12 weeks:May 18th August 6th or June 21st September 10th
• on-site at one of PPGs offices plants manufacturing sites or research centers
• focused on meaningful projects expanding your academic knowledge and fostering collaboration within teams
• collaborating on a project that could include process improvement creation of new PPG products updating current systems researching best practices and more
• Located inPittsburgh and Los Angeles with potential for other locations based on business needs

During our 12-week program you will participate in meaningful work within your field of study. The program curriculum includes:

• 2 Day onsite onboarding and orientation at our headquarters in Pittsburgh
• Lead the Way - a series geared towards introducing interns to senior leaders throughout the summer
• Learning and Development workshops focused on professional communications enhancing leadership and building networks
• Volunteer Opportunitiesthrough our community partnerships
• Mentorshipthrough our One PPG Mentoring Program
• National Intern Day Celebration with other Primers
• Create and deliver aFinal Presentation to business stakeholders
• In person and virtualnetworking events
• Real-time real projects under the direction of a supervisor

Selection Criteria for PPG Primers Apply if you meet the requirements!

• Undergraduate student graduating between December 2027 and May 2029
• Currently enrolled full-time studying one or more of the following areas:
  • Business Administration Business Analysis or Analytics
  • Chemistry Research and Development Processing and Testing
  • Engineering (Chemical Mechanical Materials Science and more)
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Information Technology Cyber Security Digital AI
  • Supply Chain Logistics Demand Planning
• Willing to relocate to an internship site for the program duration
• Demonstrate an interest in a career with PPG
• Only U.S. Citizens Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Preferred:

Maintain a 3.2 GPA or higher

Previous experience in Manufacturing Operations or Chemical Company

Here are a few of our recent awards:

Named a Top 100 Internship Program in the US in 2025 by Yello and WayUp

Exceptional Workplace by Gallup for 3 consecutive years

Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the DISABILITY EQUALITY INDEX for 4 consecutive years

TIME Magazine Worlds Best Companies

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation sustainability and color PPG helps customers in industrial transportation consumer products and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more visit and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen movefastanddontstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role weidentifyproblems takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontlinethe faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees creates an environment for continuous learning and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex pregnancy race color creed religion national origin age disability status marital status veteran status sexual orientation genderidentityor expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training qualifications and education licensure and certifications and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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