The 21-year-old from Dexter, Michigan, will be the first woman to represent the United States in welding at the WorldSkills Competition in China.

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.

The 21-year-old from Dexter, Michigan, will be the first woman to represent the United States in welding at the WorldSkills Competition in China.