[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 53958]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16995]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0922]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: IBM 
Skillsbuild Training Program Application--Pilot Program

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of 
information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature 
of the information collection and its expected cost and burden, and it 
includes the actual data collection instrument.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice by clicking on the following link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, select ``Currently under Review--Open for Public 
Comments'', then search the list for the information collection by 
Title or ``OMB Control No. 2900-0922.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0922'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Authority: White House Cyber Initiative, as supported by VA 
Principal Deputy Under Secretary for VA Benefits, Mr. Michael Frueh.
    Title: IBM Skillsbuild Training Program Application--Pilot Program, 
VAF 22-10282.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0922.
    Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection.
    Abstract: The IBM SkillsBuild Program is an IBM-sponsored pilot 
training program administered by VA to provide free virtual Information 
Technology (IT) training. SkillsBuild is a free online learning 
platform that provides adult learners with the opportunity to gain or 
improve IT skills that meet the needs of employers in the High-
Technology industry. VA will provide the opportunity for Veterans, 
Service members, spouse, children, and caregivers to access free, self-
paced, virtual training and credentials in Cybersecurity and Data 
Analytics. This virtual training in the field of Cybersecurity and Data 
Analytics is an enhanced resource for Veterans and transitioning 
Service members who are seeking job training and credentials to pursue 
a career in Technology. The IBM Skillsbuild Training Program 
Application (Intake Form), VA Form 22-10282 will allow eligible 
candidates to register and apply on a first-come, first-served basis to 
participate in the program, and the form will be sent via Email to 
[email protected]., for processing.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 
60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of 
information was published at 88 FR 34930 on May 31, 2023, page(s) 
34930-34931.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 100 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Time per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-16995 Filed 8-8-23; 8:45 am]
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