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 PPG's 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 PPG's 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 in Pittsburgh 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 Opportunities through our community partnerships
• Mentorship through our One PPG Mentoring Program
• National Intern Day Celebration with other Primers
• Create and deliver a Final Presentation to business stakeholders
• In person and virtual networking 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 World's 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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop 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 excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the 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 new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and 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  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal 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, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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 insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.