Students & graduates

Start your career at PPG

​​​​​​​At PPG, we understand that today's students and graduates hold the key to our future success, and we are committed to providing you with the tools, experiences, and support needed to flourish in your professional journey.

We are always looking for talented people with a variety of academic backgrounds worldwide. We welcome fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that align with our purpose to protect and beautify the world.

We offer a variety of programs across the world providing you with firsthand, real-world responsibility, and the support you need to develop a breadth of skills and experiences to fulfill your potential.
Our programs offer opportunities to engage with our leadership teams, contribute to local communities through our Colorful Communities® initiative, and participate in events hosted by our Employee Resource Networks. ​​​​​​​
Internships
Across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, we seek students who demonstrate academic ability, leadership potential, community service, and effective communication skills.

Our internship programs span commercial, manufacturing, IT & digital, engineering, product research & development, marketing, supply chain, finance, and many other areas.
Interns are given challenging work projects designed to provide exposure to different opportunities and stretch academic knowledge.

These opportunities typically run for 10-12 weeks, with specific durations varying by program location.

Recent Graduates
Join one of our business-aligned development programs to assume real responsibilities, learn from our experienced professionals and gain work experience.

We offer rotation programs across several business areas and functions, allowing recent graduates to explore different career paths and gain insights into potential career avenues.
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PhDs
Our PhD Programs are dynamic opportunities for recent PhD graduates serving as a gateway into our world of innovation and transformation. Located at our core R&D facilities across the world, these programs welcome individuals who are passionate about translating scientific theories into practical products.

Graduates are assigned to a specific functional area aligned with their expertise and our business requirements, such as synthesis, product formulation, coatings applications, material science and analytical technologies. 
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Join our Talent Community
We will notify you about relevant positions, and keep you in mind whenever we have interesting opportunities.