Ninth- and 10th-graders from career and technical education public schools across the city searched for answers to their futures during the Big Apple Classic STEM-Ed Leadership Summit co-sponsored by the UFT on Dec. 6. Professionals from fields such as engineering and finance spoke to students about the requirements and opportunities in their respective fields at UFT headquarters. The New Media in the 21st Century workshop, for instance, explored what employers are looking for and what students need to do to position themselves for success in the industry. The following day, the event moved to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn where students could watch some college basketball and gather more information about potential college choices at a career fair featuring more than 20 schools. “The Big Apple Classic is an incredible event that brings together business, education and sports,” said Sterling Robertson, the UFT vice president for CTE high schools.