Mid-life adults between the ages of 35 and 65 face many challenges when managing a career transition, including effective training, learning strategies, and acclimatization in a rapidly changing technological world. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the effectiveness of career development learning strategies of mid-life adults going through a career transition. The researcher followed a qualitative phenomenological design, where the population comprises mid-life adults between the ages of 35-65 who were seeking a career transition. The researcher completed semi-structured interviews with 10 participants who used career counseling services at both the Texas Workforce Solution and the Fort Worth Adult Career Counseling Center. Six themes emerged from the dataset. The results of this study were significant in the fact that it allowed mid-life individuals who were transitioning into new careers and experiencing shifting demographics, financial concerns, changing concepts of retirement, and demand for knowledge and skills possessed by the current generation to provide insight into how they could be better supported during difficult and trying times. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]