What does Rosie the Riveter, whose pumped up bicep and determined look made for the iconic WWII poster have to do with girls aged 14 to 21 who in many cases are without family support and live in group residences or in foster homes? Surely, circumstances are different, but the message “We Can Do It?” resonated at the 4th annual career seminar and luncheon held Saturday by The Key Program at the Crowne Plaza. The aim of the event, explained Allison Forte of The Key Program, is to empower the girls and young women to explore different career opportunities. About 85 Rhode Island girls come under the care of Key. The program is funded through the state DCYF. At Saturday’s seminar, the girls got to learn about a cross section of careers from professional women in such fields as law, law enforcement, real estate, the Air Force, data technology, pharmacy, restaurant management, accounting, fashion and even zoo keeping. The aim of the Key Program, said Patricia St. Germain, director of Rhode Island operations (pictured addressing the assembly) is to give the girls the life skills they will need and a safety net they can depend on once they leave the care of Key. Asked for a success story, Forte didn’t hesitate to introduce K.A. Harrington, who will soon age out of the program. Harrington, pictured at right with Forte, has secured a paid internship with an IT company and hopes to find a career in cybersecurity. Harrington’s next goal is to attend the New England Institute of Technology. (Warwick Beacon photos)