Salt Lake Community College will be offering a new automotive internship program, school officials announced.

Interim President Dr. Deneece Huftalin announced today that the institution will be offering a new, for-credit class through the internship "fulfilling a wish of the late Roger L. Miller. He was a racing enthusiast, and a member of one of the most successful automotive families in the country.

Roger was "instrumental and inspirational" in the creation of the class, according to Rick Bouillon, dean of the college's School of Technical Specialties. Bouillon said Miller's vision for on-the-job, real world training will have lasting, positive effects for those seeking a career in automotive technology.

"Roger inherited his father's passion for cars, racing, and business," Gail Miller, owner of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies, said in a statement. "I know that he would be so pleased to see his vision for this course come to fruition. His wife Cheri and I look forward to supporting this program and students who enroll by encouraging their interest in automotive industry careers."

Students working toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in SLCC's Automotive Technician program will be able to earn six credit hours by taking the Roger L. Miller Automotive Internship Class.

Currently there are no restrictions on the number of students.

Through the ongoing class, which begins this summer, students will work in paid and unpaid internships at a variety of participating companies and receive at least 180 hours of on-the-job training.

Students will need to meet specific requirements before taking part in the class, which is a new offering.

A formal announcement on the internship program will be made on April 16, 1:30 p.m. at the College's Larry H. Miller Campus.