The Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026 is designed to enhance career and technical education programs focused on early childhood education, ultimately aiming to strengthen the workforce that supports young children. The Act establishes a competitive grant program overseen by the Secretary of Education in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Eligible partnerships, which must include at least one educational institution and one additional entity, can apply for these grants to create or expand educational programs in early childhood education.