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2027 PPG Primers Internship

PPG Industries, Inc
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
One PPG Place (Show on map)
Sep 18, 2026

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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