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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

Maintain a 3.2 GPA or higher

Previous experience in Manufacturing, Operations, or Chemical Company

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

“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

Por meio da liderança em inovação, sustentabilidade e cor, a PPG ajuda clientes dos mercados industrial, de transporte, produtos de consumo e construção, assim como do setor de pós‑vendas, a melhorar mais superfícies de mais maneiras do que qualquer outra empresa. Para saber mais, visite  e siga @PPG no X.

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