Any advice finding Level 6 Apprenticeships?

I've been dreaming of stepping into structure through the apprenticeship route for years (already accomplished an unrelated undergrad so don't qualify for the same old route now) and eventually bit the bullet final yr, stop my job, honed my abilities and constructed up a portfolio. I've proven my portfolio to numerous architects and despatched off a tonne of speculative purposes however to no avail.

Does anybody know of any practices who’ve taken on apprentices or have any tips about the way to bridge this large hole?

Any recommendation or tales of encouragement would go a great distance. Added in a couple of highlights of the portfolio – not everything of it.