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PPG employees volunteer at Colorful Communities projects in June through October 2024.

For employees like Melanie Thomas, PPG and the PPG Foundation’s investments in workforce development initiatives create a pathway between training and opportunities in manufacturing and coatings application and the diverse career paths within modern industry.

The third year of PPG's New Paint for a New Start initiative, part of the company’s COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® program, transformed 27 schools worldwide during June, July and August 2024.

PPG has entered a two-year partnership with the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

WorldSkills Lyon 2024, the world’s largest vocational skills competition took place September 10-15. As a Gold Sponsor of the event, PPG helped shine a spotlight on the importance of skilled trades, while visitors witnessed 1,400 talented young professionals from nearly 70 countries showcase their expertise across more than 60 skills categories. The event brought together the best in global talent, marking a vibrant celebration of craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainable solutions.

PPG awards National Merit scholarships for 2024

PPG is sponsoring the WorldSkills Europe organization, part of a commitment to support education and workforce development that prepare students for careers.

Girl Scouts, science program, STEM education

PPG volunteers complete COLORFUL COMMUNITIES projects in April and May

STEM program for students in Poland

PPG, AdoptAClassroom.org team up to help students, teachers thrive

PPG sustainability education grants

PPG, NHL team up for transformative COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project

PPG Foundation Coatings World article