# Federal Register #2900-0922

Information Collection Notice for IBM SkillsBuild Training Program Intake Application by Veterans Affairs

**Buyer:** Veterans Affairs Department
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 26, 2026
**Identifier:** 2900-0922

This notice from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, announces an information collection related to the IBM SkillsBuild Training Program Intake Application.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - IBM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No products or services are being procured
  - Information collection for IBM SkillsBuild Training Program Intake Application (VA Form 22-10282)
  - Program offers no-cost online IT training in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics
  - Target audience: Veterans, Service members, spouses, children, and caregivers
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - The notice is strictly for information collection, not procurement
  - IBM SkillsBuild is the only referenced OEM, as the program is IBM-sponsored
  - Focus is on collecting data for program participation, not purchasing goods or services

### Description

This notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit a collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The collection pertains to the IBM SkillsBuild Training Program Intake Application, which is an IBM-sponsored training program 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 program targets Veterans, Service members, spouses, children, and caregivers seeking job training and credentials in high-technology fields.

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