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PPG, PPG Foundation commit $10 million to advance skilled trades education

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PPG The article focuses on PPG's commitment to skilled trades education and workforce development, which is a corporate social responsibility initiative. While positive for the community, it doesn't directly indicate a change in the company's financial performance or stock value.

PPG, PPG Foundation commit $10 million to advance skilled trades education PITTSBURGH--( BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced a commitment to invest $10 million globally through 2030 to support skilled trades initiatives, with a focus on advanced manufacturing and coatings applications.

The funding will support programs that equip students with the hands-on training and technical expertise needed for modern manufacturing and coatings application roles. Through partnerships with technical and vocational schools, community colleges and other workforce training providers, the commitment aims to support education and training that help individuals build practical, job-ready and technology-enabled skills.

“Industries across the globe are facing a growing demand for skilled workers both in essential coatings trades and advanced manufacturing roles that are shaping the future of production,” said Malesia Dunn, executive director, PPG Foundation and corporate global social responsibility. “Our goal is to help people build the skills they need to succeed in those industries today and to adapt as those workplaces continue to evolve.”

PPG previously announced a $2 million commitment to workforce training initiatives for 2023-25 that was exceeded and completed early.

The new commitment spans skilled trades closely connected to the industries PPG serves, including coatings application, collision repair and advanced manufacturing through partnerships such as:

In the United States, the commitment is part of the PPG Foundation’s 75th anniversary celebration, marking decades of community impact and educational investments in future innovators and problem-solvers.

“Celebrating 75 years of impact in the U.S., we are proud to continue investing in initiatives that empower individuals and build stronger communities,” said Dunn. “By supporting skilled trades education, we are helping create sustainable career pathways while addressing critical workforce needs across the coatings and manufacturing industries.”

To learn more about PPG and the PPG Foundation’s community engagement, visit www.ppg.com/about-ppg/community-engagement.

PPG’s global community engagement efforts and the PPG Foundation aim to bring color and brightness to PPG communities around the world. We invested $18.1 million in 2025, supporting 400+ organizations across nearly 30 countries. By investing in educational opportunities, we help grow tomorrow’s STEM innovators and skilled workforce in fields related to coatings and manufacturing. Plus, we empower PPG employees to multiply their impact for causes that are important to them by supporting their volunteer efforts and charitable giving. Learn more here.

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