04/28/2026
First US female to the world nationals. Best of Luck !
History in the making. π Her selection marks an important milestone: Mikala is the first woman to represent the United States in welding at hashtag .
AWS and SkillsUSA are proud to announce that Mikala Sposito, a 21-year-old student from Washtenaw Community College, has been selected as the official United States competitor in Welding for the 48th Competition, taking place September 22β27, 2026, in Shanghai, China.
After three rigorous qualifying events, Mikala earned the top spot at the USA Weld Trials, demonstrating the precision, technical skill, craftsmanship, and focus required to compete on the global stage.
βMikalaβs achievement reflects the high standards required to compete on a global stage and shows that excellence in welding is open to everyone.β β Martica Ventura, AWS Senior Manager for Competitions, Events and Conferences
Join us in congratulating Mikala as she prepares to represent the United States and inspire the next generation of welding professionals. πππ
β‘οΈ Read the full press release: https://www.aws.org/about/news/mikala-worldskills-press-release/
πΈ: photo credit, JD Scott/Washtenaw Community College