2027 PPG Primers Internship

PPG Industries, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

On-site at multiple locations

Mentorship program

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. invites applicants to the 2027 PPG Primers Internship. This fully funded 12-week, 40-hour/ week program is on-site at various PPG locations, including Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, with the potential for other sites.

Interns collaborate on meaningful projects, gain real-world experience, and participate in leadership development sessions. Eligible students are undergraduates graduating between Dec 2027 and May 2029, enrolled full-time in related fields, and willing to relocate

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student graduating between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Currently enrolled full-time in 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), 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.

Responsibilities

• Work on meaningful projects, expanding academic knowledge and fostering collaboration within teams.
• Create and deliver a Final Presentation to business stakeholders.
• Participate in Learning and Development workshops focused on professional communications, leadership, and networking.
• Engage in mentorship through the One PPG Mentoring Program.
• Attend in-person and virtual networking events.
• Contribute to real-time projects under supervisor guidance.

Education

Business Administration

Business Analysis

Analytics

Chemistry

Research and Development

Processing and Testing

Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Science)

Environmental Health and Safety

Finance

Human Resources

Marketing

Information Technology

Cyber Security

Digital

AI

Supply Chain

Logistics

Demand Planning

Job description

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 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 World's Best Companies

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