Sustainable career planning among higher vocational college students plays a significant role in personal development, career planning, resource optimization, social harmony, and sustainable development. This study investigates the current status, anticipated scenarios, and influencing factors of sustainable career planning among higher vocational students based on Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT). The findings indicate that the level of sustainable career planning among the surveyed students is moderate and is influenced by multiple factors. The study develops educational management strategies to promote sustainable career planning among higher vocational students, utilizing SWOT analysis and focus group discussions. High-level experts evaluate these strategies for their adaptability and feasibility. Based on the consensus of these experts, it was determined that there is agreement on strategies for promoting the education management of higher vocational college students' sustainable career planning based on the SCCT theory and SWOT analysis.