The advanced in AI, cloud computing, digitalization and automation brought significant transformation in the HR job nature and work place requirements. In this context, role of up-skilling and re-skilling emerged as importance strategies for improving employee capabilities, employability and career prospects. The present study examined the awareness level and effect of skill development programmes on the employability, career path and job performance. The sample size of the study is 180 HR employees working in the different sectors in Bangalore city of Karnataka. The study applied reliability, KMO Bartlett’s test, and CFA and SEM techniques. The result proved that awareness and organizational support have significant positive effect on the participation of employees which turn contributed significantly to the improvement in employability, career growth and job performance. In contrast, challenge reported as negative effect. The study concludes that, continuous investment in employee skill development substantially strengthen the employability and improved the job performance.