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 19th – August 7th or June 22nd – September 11th
• 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, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Greensboro or potential other sites as needed
  
  

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
• Creating and delivering 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 2026 and May 2028
• 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 or Marketing
  • Information Technology
  • Supply Chain
• 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

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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 and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every Single Day At PPG

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are “One PPG” to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

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.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.