Opportunity
Federal Register #29000922
Request for Public Comment: IBM SkillsBuild Training Program Intake Application Information Collection
Buyer
Veterans Affairs Department
Posted
June 22, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
29000922
This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Veterans Benefits Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) regarding the IBM SkillsBuild Training Program Intake Application information collection. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Benefits Administration - OEM Highlight: - IBM is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sponsor of the SkillsBuild program - Program Details: - IBM SkillsBuild provides no-cost, online IT training in areas such as Cybersecurity and Data Analytics - The program is designed to help veterans, service members, and their families gain IT skills and credentials - Purpose of Notice: - This is not a procurement or contract award - The notice seeks public feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection required for program participation - No products or services are being purchased or contracted through this notice - Unique Requirements: - Focus is on the information collection process for program intake, not on acquisition of goods or services
Description
The Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information related to the IBM SkillsBuild Training Program Intake Application. This program is an IBM-sponsored training initiative providing no-cost online IT training in areas such as Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. The application allows eligible candidates to register and apply online via the VA.gov website on a first-come, first-served basis. The information collection aims to support veterans, service members, spouses, children, and caregivers in gaining IT skills and credentials to pursue careers in high-technology fields.