For the first time ever, women took over the Goulds Water Technology Factory School this past June. That’s when the school hosted the first female-only option of its Residential Water System Product Application & Troubleshooting course. The focus of the female-only course sought to empower women through tailored education opportunities that support the unique experiences Read more
Goulds Water Technology Factory School
For the first time ever, women took over the Goulds Water Technology Factory School this past June. That’s when the school hosted the first female-only option of its Residential Water System Product Application & Troubleshooting course. The focus of the female-only course sought to empower women through tailored education opportunities that support the unique experiences that women may face in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
“It was really all about creating the right environment and making it more comfortable,” said Tom Stephan, training manager at Goulds Water Technology. “The level of comfort encouraged a culture of sharing information and asking questions. They [attendees] were very interested in helping each other succeed and sharing stories that led to a lot more discussion and collaboration.”
Once announced, registration for the women-only training filled up within weeks, with 25 women from around the country ultimately enrolled in the class. Throughout the training, attendees supported each other, sharing valuable insights from their own work experiences and building a network of professionals to reach out to in the future.
Feedback from those who attended the class was overwhelmingly positive. Jennifer Gould from Gould Well Drilling Inc. said, “There was a great advantage to come to this. It was interesting to see with the women-only aspect and how the women were able to have the instructor bridge several topics to be more appropriate for the attendees.”
Michelle McDonal really appreciated all the women who attended. “I like the feedback and seeing everyone from different locations excited me,” McDonal said. “I’ve been in the industry for 31 years, so just knowing more women are in the industry now then there was 30 years ago is a big deal.”
The initiative has empowered women to pursue further education in an environment where they feel valued and comfortable asking questions, resulting in a significant shift in the dynamics of technical training. Inspired by the success, Goulds Water Technology is committed to maintaining the momentum by staying connected with the inaugural class through online training sessions. They also have plans to expand this initiative into the future. Recognizing the clear demand for tailored training, the school plans to introduce female classes into its schedule for 2024.
The Goulds Water Technology Factory School is open to distributors, dealers and original equipment manufacturers with at least one year of industry experience.
Dynamic training in Seneca Falls offers interactive demonstrations and hands-on learning experience At the forefront of industry training, Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, has released the 2023 third quarter course schedule for its training facility in Seneca Falls, New York. Product, application and troubleshooting courses will be offered from August through the end of Read more
Dynamic training in Seneca Falls offers interactive demonstrations and hands-on learning experience
At the forefront of industry training, Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, has released the 2023 third quarter course schedule for its training facility in Seneca Falls, New York. Product, application and troubleshooting courses will be offered from August through the end of September at the Goulds Water Technology Factory School covering commercial/industrial pumps, residential water systems and wastewater pumping.
Taught by full-time instructors and experienced Xylem staff, courses cover an extensive range of product lines and related systems. In addition to applications, markets, troubleshooting and system components, students will gain hands-on learning through interactive demonstrations of pumps and controls in the lab facility. Most classes also include a tour of Xylem’s manufacturing facility in Auburn, New York.
“Goulds Water Technology Factory School is a fierce advocate of the importance of immersive, hands-on training for industry professionals,” said Tom Stephan, training manager, Goulds Water Technology. “Our interactive sessions allow distributors, dealers and engineers to experiment and troubleshoot various scenarios in a low-risk academic setting, ultimately fostering their success in real-world applications. Our staff is eager to welcome a new class to the Factory School later this summer.”
For more than three decades, Goulds Water Technology Factory School has been a trusted source of knowledge for water industry professionals, offering training on the newest developments in commercial, residential and agricultural applications. In-person sessions held at the Campbell Education Center include modernized classrooms and laboratories equipped with interactive touch boards and flexible configurations, allowing for dynamic demonstrations, as well as digital-forward training activities.
The Goulds Water Technology Factory School is open to distributors, dealers and Original Equipment Manufacturers with at least one year of industry experience.
Q3 2023 Goulds Water Technology Factory School schedule:
- Commercial/Industrial Pump Product & Application School: Aug. 21-24
- Residential Water System Product Application & Troubleshooting School: Sept. 11-14
- Wastewater Pumping Product & Application School: Sept. 25-28
Detailed class descriptions for Factory School courses are available here.
To register for an in-person course, or learn more about Goulds Water Technology learning opportunities, visit the updated website at https://goulds.com/factory-school. For e-learning courses and other virtual training resources, visit https://goulds.com/e-learning.
Seneca Falls-based training facility offers hands-on industry learning opportunities Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, has released the 2022 third quarter course schedule for its training facility in Seneca Falls, New York. The Goulds Water Technology Factory School resumed in-person training earlier this year after closing during the Covid-19 pandemic. For more than 30 years Read more
Seneca Falls-based training facility offers hands-on industry learning opportunities
Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, has released the 2022 third quarter course schedule for its training facility in Seneca Falls, New York. The Goulds Water Technology Factory School resumed in-person training earlier this year after closing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
For more than 30 years, the Goulds Water Technology Factory School has educated thousands of water industry professionals about the latest advancements in commercial, residential and agricultural applications. Led by Xylem’s experienced trainers, the facility offers in-person sessions at the Campbell Education Center laboratory, which is designed to provide attendees an extensive, hands-on learning experience.
“Industry professionals recognize the value of in-person training, and Goulds Factory School is happy to welcome them back,” says Tom Stephan, training manager, Xylem. “Hands-on training exposes water well professionals to challenges and obstacles they may encounter in the field. Working through different scenarios in a safe training environment enables attendees to develop problem solving skills without risk.”
The Goulds Water Technology Factory School offers hands-on professional training for distributors, dealers, engineers and OEMs (with at least one year of industry experience) in four unique and distinct classes covering water systems, variable frequency drives, wastewater and commercial applications. Covering the breadth of Goulds Water Technology’s product lines (and related systems), each Factory School educational session provides firsthand experience by training on actual installations to help gain valuable troubleshooting skills.
Q3 2022 Goulds Water Technology Factory School Schedule:
- Commercial/Industrial Pump Product & Application School: August 8-11
- Variable Speed Drive Product & Application School: August 22-25
- Wastewater Pumping Product & Application School: September 12-15
- Residential Water System Product Application & Troubleshooting School: September 26-29
Detailed class descriptions for Factory School courses are available here.
To learn more about Goulds Water Technology’s learning opportunities or register for an in-person course, visit goulds.com/factory-school or download the registration form. For online courses and other virtual training resources, explore Goulds Water Technology e-Learning offerings.