CONALEP Partners With FEMIA at FAMEX to Boost Aerospace Workforce

Mexico’s National College of Technical Professional Education (CONALEP) has strengthened its role in the country’s aerospace sector through strategic partnerships and student-driven innovation showcased at the 2025 Mexico Aerospace Fair (FAMEX). The institution signed a cooperation agreement with the Mexican Federation of the Aerospace Industry (FEMIA) and formed five new alliances with national and international organizations to enhance technical education and student integration into the aerospace workforce.

The CONALEP Queretaro campus led these efforts by establishing agreements with the MIRAI Research Institute of Innovation (Japan), the Foundation for Business Development Cooperation, the Mexican Association of Mechatronics, the Mexican-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CAMEXA), and the Dual Professional Education Alliance Mexico – Berufsbildungspartnerschaft Mexiko (BBP-DIHK). These partnerships aim to expand dual education models, integrate advanced digital tools, and elevate the academic and technological standards of CONALEP’s programs.

The campus also formalized a collaboration with FEMIA to bolster aeronautics-focused technical programs. “This agreement will create new opportunities for student engagement and enhance the integration of graduates into a highly specialized labor market,” the institution stated.

“The achievements of CONALEP campuses in Veracruz and Queretaro at FAMEX 2025 reflect the commitment of President Claudia Sheinbaum to strengthening upper secondary education,” said Mario Delgado, Mexico’s Minister of Public Education.

FAMEX, a premier event for aerospace innovation and networking, featured notable contributions from three CONALEP campuses. Campus 177 in Poza Rica, Veracruz, presented six vehicle and probe prototypes designed for lunar and Martian exploration, supported by the Mexican Space Agency and NASA. These devices are intended for soil sampling missions on extraterrestrial surfaces.

Campus 244 in Veracruz showcased projects developed by its “Nakú Robotics” club, focusing on aerospace technology and smart systems. Highlights included rovers designed for hostile environments, an automated greenhouse for smart agriculture with self-regulating irrigation, and the “Merge Cube,” a multisensory educational platform offering interactive digital experiences.

“These students exemplify the talent, creativity, and dedication of young Mexicans to scientific and technological advancement,” said Rodrigo Rojas, General Director, CONALEP, praising their preparation and achievements.