American Welding Society - Delmarva Section

27/09/2026

Mikala Sposito 💥 BRONZE MEDAL 💥

First female to podium IN HISTORY in Welding at the WorldSkills International Competition 🎉🇺🇸

Congratulations, Mikala, WE ARE SO PROUD!

📸 reposted from SkillsUSA Lincoln Electric

08/07/2026

Companies that support the future of the construction industry are what we need more of!

The trades are not advertised enough and we have the power to change that!

What inspired you to join the trades? Tell us below 👇

08/07/2026

Don’t forget to register for the AWS Summit at the Woodlands Resort in Texas!

🚨 20 Days Left to Save on Welding Summit 2026 🚨

Join industry leaders and technical experts for three days of practical insights on AWS, ASME, and API code compliance, welding procedures, welder qualification, NDE, heat treatment, and more.

✅ Earn up to 18 PDHs
✅ Learn from experts across manufacturing, fabrication, and construction
✅ Gain knowledge you can apply immediately in the shop and the field

🚨 Early Bird pricing ends Sunday, July 12th.

📍 August 5–7, 2026 | The Woodlands, TX

👉 Register now and secure your spot before rates increase: https://weld.ng/vvf637xq

08/07/2026

In less than a month, welding professionals from across the industry will come together to level up their knowledge, strategize, and tackle today's biggest welding challenges.

✅ Up to 18 PDHs
✅ Practical insights on AWS, ASME, and API codes
✅ Networking with industry experts and peers

📍 August 5–7, 2026 | Houston Texas

🏨 AWS room rate at the hotel is available through Saturday, July 11th
🔗 Early Bird Deadline: Register by Sunday, July 12th to save https://weld.ng/hhmw3oh0

07/05/2026

Safety isn’t a priority, it’s a responsibility we carry every day 🚧👷‍♂️ During Construction Safety Week, we recommit to protecting our people, our projects, and our communities.

07/05/2026

Happy National Skilled Trades Day from the American Welding Society - Delmarva Section !!

🔥 It’s National Skilled Trades Day.

Today we recognize the people who build, fix, and keep the world moving.

💙 If you’re in the trades, we’d love to hear from you—tell us what you do and where you’re from in the comments.

07/05/2026

This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and ShureLine Construction is proud to announce the launch of our Delaware State–certified apprenticeship programs.

Registered Apprenticeships are quickly becoming the gold standard in workforce training—industry-driven, results-proven, and designed to connect motivated individuals with rewarding skilled careers, while helping businesses build the talent they need to grow and succeed.

We’re excited to invest in the next generation of skilled professionals and strengthen the future of our industry.

07/05/2026

Ever wonder what it’s like inside the ASME Section IX Decoded Workshop?

This is where welding professionals go beyond the codebook—asking questions, solving real challenges, and learning directly from industry expert Walter Sperko, P.E.

📘 Hands-on training
🎓 Earn up to 24 PDHs
🛠 Practical skills you can apply immediately

💬 If you’ve attended before, what was your biggest takeaway?

👉 Find a workshop near you: https://weld.ng/b64484mm

28/04/2026

History in the making. 👏 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 22–27, 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.

“Mikala’s achievement reflects the high standards required to compete on a global stage and shows that excellence in welding is open to everyone.” — 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. 👏👏👏

➡️ Read the full press release: https://www.aws.org/about/news/mikala-worldskills-press-release/

📸: photo credit, JD Scott/Washtenaw Community College

28/04/2026