In presence of the representatives of the participating Mexican states, the German Embassy and the Mexican business association COPARMEX, a Memorandum of Understanding of the Business Alliance for Dual Education was signed on 25th November 2021. The aim of the alliance is to pave the way to a qualified dual vocational training for a significant number of students and companies in the 5 participating states of Quéretaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Aguascalientes and Jalisco. The AFOS Foundation was represented at this important event by its Chairman of the Board, Mrs. Dr. Hildegard Stausberg. Dr. Stausberg emphasised to the audience the great potential of the alliance for society but also for strengthening the economic region of Centro-Bajío-Occidente.