With the development of science and technology and the speed of knowledge updating, continuing education has become an important part of lifelong education. By discussing the significance of continuing education to the career development of senior graduates, objectively analyzing the current influencing factors of continuing education for senior graduates, and proposing the development path of continuing education for senior graduates under the concept of lifelong education, the article shows that continuing education is a favorable driver for the growth and success of graduates from senior colleges and universities.