Hawaii Electricians Training Fund

What Hawaii Electricians Training Fund does

Hawaii Electricians Training Fund (HETF) is a 501(c)(5) labor-management organization established on August 15, 1962, that administers apprenticeship, safety, and skill-development training programs for electrical workers in the State of Hawaii. It operates as a joint venture between IBEW Local Union 1186 and the Electrical Contractors Association of Hawaii (ECAH-NECA), governed by a six-trustee board (three union, three employer). Its primary constituents are union members employed by signatory electrical contractors whose employers contribute to the fund on their behalf; training is provided at no direct cost to eligible beneficiaries.

HETF delivers three core apprenticeship tracks: the Inside Wireperson program (5 years, 10,000 OJT hours, 800 classroom hours), the Telecom/CATV Installer Technician program (3 years, 6,000 OJT hours, 480 classroom hours), and the Lineman program (3 years, 7,000 OJT hours, 480 classroom hours). It also delivers electrical academic coursework required for State of Hawaii EJ, EJI, EJS, and EM licensing examinations, plus continuing safety and skill classes. Delivery occurs across four physical training centers on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, supplemented by the TradeSchool online platform for class registration and apprentice/journeyman web services. Member-facing additions include mental health and crisis support resources, retiree training benefits (eligibility duration equal to one-third of months as active participant), and a Square-based online store for materials.

The economic model is non-commercial: funding flows from employer contributions negotiated under the IBEW Local 1186 collective bargaining agreement, with ancillary revenue from a $33 Inside Wireperson application fee (non-refundable) and course fees of $255–$745 charged only to non-beneficiaries ($1,995–$5,490 total program cost). Pricing is therefore structured around labor-funded training access rather than market-rate tuition. Non-beneficiaries are not the strategic customer; they exist as a secondary channel that captures program value when external participants are accepted. No public revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Hawaii Electricians Training Fund

Legal name

Hawaii Electricians Training Fund

Website

https://hetf1186.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hawaii Electricians Training Fund is a 501(c)(5) labor-management joint venture administering apprenticeship, safety, and licensing-prep training for IBEW Local 1186 electrical workers across four Hawaiian islands, funded by signatory contractor contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Labor Relations & Union Management Training (EDABAIAK)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training
• Electrician licensing
• Workforce development
• Vocational education
• Construction trades training

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Employer Training Contributions: The Training Fund is funded through employer contributions from signatory contractors to the IBEW Local Union 1186 collective bargaining agreement. Employers pay into the fund on behalf of their workers, providing training benefits to eligible beneficiaries at no additional cost.
2. Application Fees: Application fees collected from apprenticeship applicants ($33 for Inside Wireperson program, no fee for Telecom/CATV). Fees are non-refundable regardless of application outcome.
3. Course Fees for Non-Beneficiaries: For individuals who are not Training Fund beneficiaries, electrical academic coursework carries separate fees ranging from $255 to $745 per course, with total program costs of $1,995 to $5,490 depending on licensing track.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hawaii Electricians Training Fund (HETF) operates a 501(c)(5) joint labor-management training fund that delivers structured apprenticeship programs and electrical licensing coursework to IBEW Local 1186 union members in Hawaii. It runs three registered apprenticeship tracks (Inside Wireperson, Telecom/CATV Installer Technician, and Lineman), provides state-licensing exam preparation courses, and operates four island-based training centers supported by an online registration and web-services platform.

Product overview

Hawaii Electricians Training Fund (HETF) is a 501(c)(5) organization established in 1962 that provides educational benefits to IBEW Local 1186 members. The organization operates as a training fund rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings are apprenticeship programs including the Inside Wireperson Apprenticeship Program (10,000 hours/5 years), Telecom/CATV Installer Technician Apprenticeship Program (6,000 hours/3 years), and Lineman Apprenticeship Program (7,000 hours/3 years). Additional services include electrical academic coursework for licensing, member web services via TradeSchool platform, mental health support resources, retiree training benefits, and an online store. Training centers are located on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $5,400 savings in licensing course fees for Training Fund beneficiaries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBEW Local Union 1186coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 1962The Hawaii Electricians Training Fund is a joint venture between IBEW Local Union 1186 and the Electrical Contractors Association of Hawaii. The union provides worker membership and representation, contributing to workforce development and apprenticeship oversight through the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC).
• Electrical Contractors Association of Hawaii (ECAH-NECA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 1962Joint venture partner providing employer representation and funding through collective bargaining agreements. ECAH represents electrical contractors who contribute to the Training Fund on behalf of their employees who are IBEW members.
• Hawaii-Western Management Group (HWMG)minorOthersHWMG provider network used by Training Fund members for mental health support resources through their healthcare benefits.
• Hawai'i Cares 988minorOthers24/7, free support service for crisis, mental health, and substance use referred to members for emotional support resources.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineminorOthersNational crisis lifeline for emotional distress and suicidal crisis, referenced for member mental health support.
• Crisis Text LineminorOthersText-based crisis support service (text HOME to 741741) referenced for member mental health resources.
• Aloha United Way 211minorOthersHawaii's statewide helpline connecting residents with local resources, referenced for member support services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IBEW Local 3 / Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (New York): Another large IBEW local union operating its own apprenticeship and journeyman training fund under the same NJATC framework. Comparable in governance (union-employer joint administration) and in delivering subsidized electrician training to IBEW members.

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National non-union construction trade group that runs craft training and apprenticeship programs including electrical. Represents the open-shop alternative to IBEW training funds and competes for both apprentices and contractor members in Hawaii.
• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC): National non-union trade association running apprenticeship programs for open-shop electrical contractors. Comparable as an alternative electrician training pathway serving the same end-customer occupations but without the IBEW/NECA labor-management structure.
• National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) / Electrical Training Alliance: The national umbrella body that sets apprenticeship standards and curriculum for IBEW/NECA training programs across the U.S. HETF is a direct local affiliate using its aptitude testing and Tech Math Course, making it the closest comparable organization in scope and mission.

Others

• Hawaii Workforce Development Council / Department of Labor: State agency that registers apprenticeship programs and co-funds workforce training. Adjacent ecosystem participant that HETF coordinates with on apprenticeship standards and state-recognized credentials.
• IBEW Local 1186: The Hawaii local union that is one of two joint venture parents of HETF. While not a training operator itself, it is the sole customer base for HETF's apprenticeship pipeline and shapes program priorities through its collective bargaining agreement.

Regional players

• University of Hawaii Community Colleges — Trades Programs: Hawaii's public community college system delivers the academic coursework (DC/AC theory, codeology) that HETF accepts toward state licensing. Directly comparable on curriculum content and is a formal channel partner for non-beneficiaries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/he.tf.5
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hawaii-electricians-training-fund

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