The Hawaii Electricians Training Fund (HETF) is a 501(c)(5) organization established on August 15, 1962. As an employer benefit trust fund, HETF's purpose is to provide educational benefits to IBEW 1186 members who meet our fund's eligibility requirements as determined by our Trustees. HETF is administered by a board of Trustees of whom three are "Union Trustees" and three are "Employer Trustees". HETF's principle office of the Trust is located in Honolulu, Hawaii at the Akito "Blackie" Fujikawa Building (1935 Hau Street). HETF has training centers established (or in the process of being established) on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Throughout the years, HETF has administered apprenticeship training programs, safety training programs, and skill-development training programs.