05/29/2026
Extreme Steel Inc. is thrilled to see women trailblazing in welding.
“I always wanted to be the first female to do something.” Those are the words of Mikala Sposito, a Michigan community college student who recently won a national welding competition — earning the opportunity to potentially become the first woman to represent the United States in welding at the WorldSkills Competition in China, often called the Olympics of the skilled trades.
Stories like this shine a spotlight on the growing opportunities within the skilled trades and the importance of inspiring the next generation of welders, fabricators and builders.
At Extreme Steel, we’re proud to support workforce development initiatives that help strengthen the future of the construction and steel industries — and encourage more young people to pursue rewarding careers in the trades. Read more: https://apnews.com/video/michigan-community-college-student-will-be-1st-woman-to-represent-us-in-welding-competition-ab8d7770c9c74c3a91f493187ca561f7?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.