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OMB Control No: 2900-0922	ICR Reference No: 202212-2900-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-EDU-YA
Title: IBM SKILLSBUILD TRAINING PROGRAM INTAKE APPLICATION (VA Form 22-10282)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR: No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 04/24/2023
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/28/2023
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/22/2023
Terms of Clearance: The agency is required to publish 60 and 30-day notices and to submit for Regular ICR approval prior to this emergency ICR's expiration.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2023	6 Months From Approved
Responses	600	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	100	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

Abstract: The IBM SkillsBuild Program is an IBM-sponsored 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, and their families 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. For additional information, please refer to attached White Paper.

Emergency Justfication: The IBM SkillsBuild Program is an IBM-sponsored 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, and their families 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. For additional information, please refer to the White Paper Justification.

Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
IBM SKILLSBUILD TRAINING PROGRAM INTAKE APPLICATION (VA Form 22-10282)	VA Form 22-10282

ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Change Due to Agency Discretion
Annual Number of Responses	600	600
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	100	100
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This ICR is a NEW request. Therefore there is currently no increase nor decrease in burden.

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,653

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination. No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination. Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Maribel Aponte 202 266-4688 maribel.aponte@va.gov

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