Colleges report a surge in older adult learners enrolling in credit and non‑credit programs for up‑skilling, career change and personal development. Universities from UCLA Extension to Northern Arizona University describe adults — many older than 35 — as the 'new majority student' in continuing education divisions, seeking certificates in areas from AI to entrepreneurship. Program directors cite workforce shifts, technological change and lifetime learning needs as drivers. Institutions are adapting with flexible schedules, stackable credentials, and remote/hybrid offerings tailored to working adults who juggle jobs and caregiving responsibilities. For academic planners and enrollment officers, adult learners present revenue and mission opportunities but demand redesigned student services, credential portability and employer partnerships to translate learning into measurable career outcomes.