AWS-supported Sposito is the first female welding competitor to represent the USA and a medalist at the Olympics of Skilled Trades in Shanghai.
Mikala Sposito earned a bronze medal in welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, where she became the first female welding competitor to represent the United States in WorldSkills as well as its first female welding medalist.
The American Welding Society (AWS) supported Sposito as part of its role in preparing U.S. welding competitors for WorldSkills, also known as “the Olympics of the Skilled Trades.” Through qualifying competitions, technical training, coaching, and competition preparation, AWS helps competitors build the skills and experience needed to represent the United States on the international stage.