Job Description

PPG Primers

PPG Prime is a highly selective program with a primary goal of developing PPGs future leaders. The program starts with Primers, a freshman focused program giving selected students the opportunity to build professional skills and engage with top leaders in PPGs businesses. This multi-day program is held once a year at our global headquarters in Pittsburgh or on a virtual platform.

PPG Prime Internships

Selected students from Primers will be able to choose an internship or co-op track giving them the opportunity to assume real responsibilities and gain work experience. Within each of our different businesses, participants are given challenging work projects designed to expose students to different opportunities and stretch their academic knowledge. Each rotation will feature a different business leaders who will oversee your progress and development throughout the program to help support your personal and professional growth.

Tracks could include rotations focused in:

* Manufacturing
* Environmental
* Research & Development
* Supply Chain
* Corporate Finance
* Information Technology
* Data Science
* Human Resources
* Procurement

Selection Criteria for PPG Primers Candidates will be evaluated and selected on the basis of academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential, communication skills, relocation availability and interest in a career in manufacturing.

To qualify for the Primers program, students must:

A first year student and enrolled and focused in one of these academic programs:

* Accounting/Finance
* Aerospace Engineering
* Ceramic Engineering
* Chemical Engineering
* Chemistry
* Computer Science
* Cyber Security
* Data Science
* Electrical Engineering
* Environmental Engineering
* Human Resources
* Industrial Engineering
* Management Information Systems
* Materials Science/Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Safety Sciences
* Supply Chain

As a full-time undergraduate student, maintain a 3.2 GPA.

Ability to relocate for each rotation and work a minimum of 10 weeks in each rotation.

Be a citizen of U.S. or possess authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

To continue within the program, students must maintain enrollment in one of the above listed programs and keep the GPA requirement.

PPG: We protect and beautify the world.

At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

Why join us:

With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.

* Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
* You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
* Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
* Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
* You will be welcomed into a culture where everyones ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.

Just like you, we are driven to make a difference in our world.

PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.

PPG offers 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, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPGs affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.

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