Key facts
- DEWALT is sponsoring two American competitors for the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.
- Charles Goede, a 19-year-old plumber from Connecticut, and Tristan Coates, a 22-year-old carpenter from Florida, will compete.
- They are the only American competitors representing the Plumbing and Carpentry trades.
- The competition is scheduled for September.
DEWALT is backing two American competitors, Charles Goede, a 19-year-old plumber from Connecticut, and Tristan Coates, a 22-year-old carpenter from Florida, who will represent the United States at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition. The event is scheduled to take place in September. Goede and Coates are noted as the only two American competitors who will be representing the USA in the Plumbing and Carpentry trades, respectively. This sponsorship highlights DEWALT's commitment to skilled trades and vocational training.