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Before the end of the conference, representatives of Finnish business outlined their views on the cooperation between education and working life. Timo Rainio of the Tampere Automation Center (TAC) described a practical example of network cooperation between educational institutions and enterprises. This network included the Tampere University of Technology and several mechanical engineering and automation technology companies. The main role of TAC is to improve the effectiveness of the participating organisations through enhanced cooperation and information exchange. Martin Granholm of UPM-Kymmene and the Training Committee of Finnish Industry and Employers provided a view of cooperative issues from the perspective of Finnish industry and employers. He highlighted the lack of skilled labour in Finland and the low interest in technology among young people. Strategies for cooperation between schools and the workplace are recommended.