BCLN was established in 2006 through a partnership between Purdue University, Boone County Government and the Community Foundation of Boone County. BCLN is 501c3 not-for-profit organization.

The goals of the Boone County Learning Network are to:

• enhance the quality of life in Boone County;
• create and develop a more educated and skilled workforce;
• provide affordable, accessible higher education programs;
• match clients to their individual post-secondary educational needs;
• provide a variety of life-long learning educational programs;
• make available education programs offering literacy, GED, work skill training, certifications, associate, bachelor, and masters degree programs;
• provide customized training for employers and businesses;
• market and promote existing programs and services;
• develop and nurture partnerships with institutions of higher learning in Indiana, encouraging them to bring programs to Boone County. 

The Boone County Learning Network provides affordable and accessible educational programs, courses and services that can be tailored to meet needs and offer resources and assistance in college degree programs, life-long learning programs, career counseling and business programs.  BCLN serves the community as the premiere resource of education programs for residents, businesses, organizations and government agencies of Boone County.

The Boone County Learning Network is affiliated with Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service.