
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A Washtenaw Community College student made history Sunday in Shanghai, China, becoming the first woman to win a medal in welding at the WorldSkills international competition.

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.

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One local college student and Dexter native is fixing to make history ― one complex welding fabrication at a time.

Tristan Coates’ journey from student competitor to business owner highlights the opportunities available in today’s skilled trades.

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SkillsUSA has named Mikala Sposito as the official U.S. competitor for Welding at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.