2026 PPG Primers Internship

2026 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 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 :

Selection Criteria for PPG Primers Apply if you meet the requirements!

Preferred :

Maintain a 3.2 GPA or higher

Previous experience in Manufacturing, Operations, or Chemical Company

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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 www.ppg.com 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 recruiting@ppg.com. 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.