PPG Primers Week - 2028 Graduates - Military Veterans

PPG Primers Week is a highly selective program with the primary goal of introducing students who have completed their first year of college to PPG’s Internship Program, culture, development opportunities and business leaders. This week-long program, held in mid-July, is designed for students who are interested in internship and careers at PPG and want to learn what it means to help protect and beautify the world. 

Primers Week is open to all first-year students (2028 college graduates) who have completed up to two semesters in their bachelor’s degree at an accredited college/university and are a recent high school graduate. 

Our 2025 Primers Week will be held virtually. This program is perfect for students who are interested in interning at PPG during summer 2026 and 2027! 

During Primers Week, you will have the chance to: 

• Learn about the PPG Way and PPG Way to Lead 

• Complete Personal and Professional Development Assessments 

• Network with other Primers (both current interns and prospective interns) 

• Hear from senior leads across the organization 

• Speak with current and former interns/campus program participants to learn about their personal experiences 

• Complete a business case study or design workshop with other participants 

• Learn about our Internship opportunities, projects, and locations 

• Navigate the recruiting and application process for our 2026 Internship Program 

Selection Criteria for PPG Primers 

Primers Week is open to all first year/rising sophomores (2028 graduates) who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college/university. Students must be completing their first year of school by the summer of 2025 with a focus in one (or more) of the below areas: 

• Analytics, Business Administration, Finance, HR, Supply Chain 

• Engineering (Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Materials Science, and more) 

• Chemistry, Research and Development 

• IT 

• Digital 

• Environmental Health and Safety 

Candidates will be evaluated and selected based on: 

• Recent High School Graduate in their 1st year of University  

• Academic Performance (preferred 3.2 GPA or higher) 

• Demonstrated Leadership Potential 

• Communication Skills 

• Relocation Availability 

• Interest in a career at PPG 

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 insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference. 

We are “One PPG” to the world. 

We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets. 

We trust our people every day, in every way.