An update has been provided on the progress of the ASOS Tech Hub in Northern Ireland.
The Tech Hub, which will be located in Belfast, is set to open in early 2022 and will create 184 new jobs over the next three years.
Announced in September, the £14 million investment will help online retailer ASOS in the delivery of its international growth plans.
Of the new roles, 130 will take part in the Department for the Economy's new Assured Skills training programme which will focus on data engineering.
There will be 52 dedicated roles at the hub in the first year, growing to 184 by 2024, with recruitment already underway.
It has been announced that the first Academy will begin on Monday, January 10, 2022, through South Eastern Regional College with 20 participants.
Speaking about the company’s decision to invest in Northern Ireland, Nick Beighton, CEO of ASOS said: “As a rapidly growing business at the forefront of online retailing, we’re continually investing in our technology capabilities. Our new hub will provide us with cutting-edge tech expertise to support future growth.
"Belfast has a wealth of tech talent and we’re excited to be establishing a permanent base in such a vibrant city.”
A spokesperson for the Department for the Economy said: "The first Assured Skills Academy with ASOS, focusing on Data Engineering, closed for applications on 22 October 2021.
"The Academy will commence on Monday 10 January 2022 through South Eastern Regional College, with 20 participants.
"Further Assured Skills Academies, funded by the Department for the Economy, will be delivered over the next three years, to provide high quality training for participants to compete for 130 vacancies with the company.
"More information on the Assured Skills programme is available at: https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/articles/assured-skills-programme."
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